John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 43-1698425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$760K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$16.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
53% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldea | New York, NY | Abpd program support - guatemala | $80,000 |
| Casa Juan Diego | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $60,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Meals on wheels program support | $50,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Jrw civil engineering endowed scholarship fund support | $40,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Jrw-Emw endowed engineering scholarship fund support | $40,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Tennessee | Maryville, TN | General operating fund | $40,000 |
| Coralville Community Food Pantry | Coralville, IA | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Blinknow Foundation | Mendham, NJ | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Dallas, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Houston | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Illinois | Rockford, IL | Liam foundation and endownment support | $20,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation | Rockford, IL | Starlight theater support | $20,000 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Special Pals Incorporated | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| The Montrose Center | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| The Perfect Neighbor | Westport, CT | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Vietnam Buddhist Center | Sugarland, TX | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| First Church United | West Liberty, IA | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Kemah, TX | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Hill Museum and Manuscript Library | Collegeville, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | Women's program support | $10,000 |
| Vandercook College of Music Foundation | Chicago, IL | Scholarship program support | $10,000 |
| West Branch Friends Church | West Branch, IA | General operating fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $760,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $765,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $800,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1698425
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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