Wright Foundation
Accepts applications
Wright Foundation is a private foundation in Pepper Pike, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $34,300 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$34,300
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,400
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$894,569
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $37,700 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,700 | 12 | $807,847 |
| 2024 | $34,300 | 10 | $894,569 |
How to apply
| Contact | Wright Foundation Deborah Dorsey WR 30700 Summit Lane, Pepper Pike, OH 44124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 789-0258 |
| What to submit | Written requests only indicating amount desired, charitable purpose and history of organization. |
| Deadlines | November 1, |
What Wright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7 | $26,500 |
| California | 3 | $7,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | General operating | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Church at Rancho Bernardo | General operating | $3,000 |
| Creekside Elementary | General operating | $3,000 |
| Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Center | General operating | $2,800 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | General operating | $2,000 |
| Avenue Church | General operating | $1,800 |
| Bluecoats Inc | General operating | $700 |
| University School | General operating | $700 |
| Cleveland Botanical Gardens | General operating | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Drew Wright
- Deborah Wright Dorsey
- J David Wright III
Questions people ask
Does Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1,.
How much does Wright Foundation give?
$34,300 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.
Who runs Wright Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Drew Wright (Vice President), Deborah Wright Dorsey (President) and J David Wright III (Vice President).
What does Wright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.