The Wight Foundation
Accepts applications
The Wight Foundation is a private foundation in Newark, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $426,458 in 120 grants; the typical grant was $562 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$426,458
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$562
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $528,605 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $496,930 | 149 | $13.8 million |
| 2023 | $528,605 | 64 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $426,458 | 120 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Wight Foundation 550 Broad Street Suite 717, Newark, NJ 07102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 824-1195 |
| What to submit | Names are submitted to the foundation from various private schools for scholarships |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Wight Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 120 | $426,458 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | Charitable assistance | $50,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation Inc | Charitable assistance | $35,000 |
| Church Farm School | Scholarships for education | $32,336 |
| The Loomis-Chaffee School | Scholarships for education | $27,250 |
| Nancy Lieberman Charities | Charitable assistance | $20,000 |
| Student Diplomacy Corps | Scholarships for education | $18,000 |
| Westtown School | Scholarships for education | $16,090 |
| Phillips Academy Summer Session | Scholarships for education | $16,056 |
| Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall | Scholarships for education | $15,750 |
| The Experiment in International Living | Scholarships for education | $15,000 |
| Solebury School | Scholarships for education | $12,127 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Scholarships for education | $11,250 |
| George School | Scholarships for education | $11,000 |
| Saint Timothy School | Scholarships for education | $10,570 |
| Brown University | Scholarships for education | $10,512 |
| Foxcroft School | Scholarships for education | $10,025 |
| Yale University | Scholarships for education | $9,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Scholarships for education | $7,500 |
| Wyoming Seminary | Scholarships for education | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $5,530 |
| Darrow School | Scholarships for education | $5,130 |
| Miss Porters School | Scholarships for education | $5,000 |
| The Peddie School | Scholarships for education | $5,000 |
| The Winchendon School | Scholarships for education | $5,000 |
| The Taft School | Scholarships for education | $4,775 |
| The Masters School | Scholarships for education | $4,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | Scholarships for education | $3,200 |
| The Pennington School | Scholarships for education | $2,700 |
| Explo | Scholarships for education | $2,500 |
| Portsmouth Abbey | Charitable assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $2,100 |
| Ethel Walker Boarding School | Scholarships for education | $1,300 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $1,267 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $1,125 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $1,125 |
| Dublin School | Scholarships for education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarships for education | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Wight
- Alfred Woods
- James Adlam
- Yvonne Goyins
- Shakirah Miller-Harrington
- Gwen Rukeyser
Questions people ask
Does The Wight Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Wight Foundation give?
$426,458 in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $562.
Who runs The Wight Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell Wight (Trustee), Alfred Woods (Trustee), James Adlam (Trustee) and Yvonne Goyins (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Wight Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.