Richard W & Jean P Wright Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 54-6498126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$79K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$50
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $1,000.
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
37% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire Baptist Church | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $43,465 |
| Hope Tree | Salem, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $22,111 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $4,000 |
| Christmas Mother - City of Richmond | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $4,000 |
| Massey Club | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $2,000 |
| Vcu Athletics | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $1,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | To support exempt mission of organization | $150 |
| March of Dimes | Boone, IA | To support exempt mission of organization | $125 |
| Special Olympics of Virginia | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $100 |
| American Legion | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $85 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | To support exempt mission of organization | $75 |
| Virginia Sheriff's Association | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $75 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Kentucky Colonels | Louisville, KY | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Mcshin Foundation | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Reagan Ranch | Santa Barbara, CA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Henrico, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Tuckahoe Rescue Squad | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| World Pediatric Project | Richmond, VA | To support exempt mission of organization | $50 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | To support exempt mission of organization | $35 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | To support exempt mission of organization | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,351 | 27 |
| 2023 | $50,944 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522829349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6498126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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