Wright-Cook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wright-Cook Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$230,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $240,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,000 | 9 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $240,000 | 9 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $230,000 | 9 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Wright-Cook Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Wright-Cook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $140,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy New York Adirondack Chapter | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Smith College | The smith fund | $30,000 |
| Amherst College Office of Development | Grant application 2025 | $25,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| John Bartram Association | Youth leadership | $20,000 |
| Westtown School | Westtown school annual fund | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | The episcopal fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenmede Trust Co N A
- John D Iskrant Esq Co Glenmede
Questions people ask
Does Wright-Cook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wright-Cook Foundation give?
$230,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Wright-Cook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Glenmede Trust Co N A (Co-Trustee) and John D Iskrant Esq Co Glenmede (Co-Trustee).
What does Wright-Cook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.