Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable
Historical FunderHartford, Connecticut · EIN 04-6974050 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES T BETTS TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O SHIPMAN GOODWIN LLP ONE CONST, HARTFORD CT 061031919 |
| Phone | 8602515000 |
| Form and materials | BY WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | APLLICATIONS CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS IN THE ORDER RECEIVED |
| Restrictions | ONLY ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF IRS CODE AND QUALIFYING AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER SEC. 509(A) ARE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Unrestricted gift | $14,000 |
| The Hartford Symphony | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| Greater Hartford Arts Council | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Hartford | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Wmnr Fine Arts Radio | Monroe, CT | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Charter Oak Chapter American Red Cross | Farmington, CT | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Ct National Guard Foundation Inc | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools | West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hartford Stage | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6974050
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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