John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWheeling, West Virginia · EIN 26-3085888 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$201K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | General support | $72,846 |
| Bethany College | Bethany, WV | General support | $50,000 |
| Central Ohio Youth for Christ | Columbus, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Columbus, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Charity Newsies | Columbus, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Name room in memory of | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Northern Community College | Wheeling, WV | John c wright scholarship | $10,000 |
| Flying Horse Farms | Mt Gilead, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army - Rochester Pa | Rochester, PA | General support | $2,500 |
| Franklin County Children's Services | Columbus, OH | Holiday wish program | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region | Charleston, WV | General support in tyler | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Sistersville, WV | General support | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General support | $1,500 |
| Citizens for Humane Action Inc | Columbus, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| VFW Post 6327 | Sistersiville, WV | General support | $1,454 |
| Jrotc | Beaver, PA | Gracie turyan | $1,250 |
| Jrotc | Beaver, PA | Eric beighey | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,300 | 17 |
| 2023 | $96,300 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349101283
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3085888
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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