Lola Wright Foundation
Accepts applications
Lola Wright Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.5 million and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.5 million
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$35.2 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 1 | $28.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 1 | $30.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 1 | $35.2 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Lola Wright Foundation 607 W 3rd St Suite 2760, Austin, TX 78701-4706 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 397-2257 |
| What to submit | See www.lolawrightfoundation.org for Grant Application Procedures & Forms. |
| Deadlines | February 28th and August 31st (semi-annual grant analysis) |
| Restrictions | Geographical Restrictions - The organization must be located and operated primarily within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas.Fields of Interest:a. Children and Youthb. Public Health and Human Servicesc. Education and Community Developmentd. Arts and Culture |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $1.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Oliveira
- Wilford Flowers
- Paul Hilgers
- Brandy Mueller
- Ellen Balthazar
- Adrian Rhae Fowler
- Shalonda Horton
Questions people ask
Does Lola Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 28th and August 31st (semi-annual grant analysis).
How much does Lola Wright Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.5 million.
Who runs Lola Wright Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ron Oliveira (President), Wilford Flowers (Pres Emeritus), Paul Hilgers (Vice President) and Brandy Mueller (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.