B & M Wright Foundation
Accepts applications
B & M Wright Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $247,833 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $18,500 and the largest $83,333. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$247,833
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$18,500
- Largest grant$83,333
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $319,434 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $538,833 | 8 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $319,434 | 12 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $247,833 | 11 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Prentice Wright 10900 NE 8th St Suite 1620, Bellevue, WA 98004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 625-2694 |
| What to submit | All applications must include: a short written statement of financial need, a short biographical record, a description of the goals or course of study which the applicant expects the grant to help the applicant achieve, a completed questionnaire allowing the foundation to determine whether the applicant is a disqualified person with respect to the foundation, proof of residency in the New York metropolitan area, transcripts for all completed terms in any program of secondary or postsecondary education in which the applicant has enrolled, and proof of enrollment in or admission to the institution of higher education which they plan to attend. The applicants are required to submit one or more letters of support and at least two additional references. |
| Deadlines | Within 60 days of the last day of each academic year. |
| Restrictions | Each scholarship grant recipient shall provide the foundation with a copy of a transcript from the institution at which the recipient is enrolled, which shall include all courses taken in that academic year. |
What B & M Wright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $127,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $88,333 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $32,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum | Operating funds | $83,333 |
| Catskill Art Society | Operating funds | $36,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Operating funds | $32,500 |
| ART21 | Operating funds | $25,000 |
| Catskill Mountain Keeper | Operating funds | $24,000 |
| International Council of the Metropolitan Museum of Art | Operating funds | $18,500 |
| The Brooklyn Rail | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Whatcom Museum | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan | The fund for a single bite | $2,500 |
| Suny Sullivan Foundation | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Prentice Wright
- Margaret Wright
Questions people ask
Does B & M Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Within 60 days of the last day of each academic year.
How much does B & M Wright Foundation give?
$247,833 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $18,500.
Who runs B & M Wright Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Prentice Wright (Trustee) and Margaret Wright (Trustee).
What does B & M Wright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.