The Walter E & Ruth K Wright Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 20-1825157 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$94K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,700.
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
68% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raphael House of Portland | Portland, OR | Charitable contribution | $9,400 |
| Meals on Wheels People | Portland, OR | Charitable contribution | $9,400 |
| Sarah's Circle | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $9,000 |
| Anera | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $9,000 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care Hamilton County Animal Shelter | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable contribution | $4,700 |
| Clermont County Animal Shelter | Batavia, OH | Charitable contribution | $4,700 |
| Tender Mercies Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable contribution | $4,700 |
| Shelterhouse Esther Marie Hatton Center | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable contribution | $4,700 |
| Starfish Initiative | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Radford, VA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Ram House | Roanoke, VA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Lyles Station Preservation Corp | Princeton, IN | Charitable contribution | $2,510 |
| International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance - Inara Gaza Fund | Wassaic, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Julian Center | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $2,010 |
| Indy Reads | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $2,010 |
| Community Health Center of the Nrv | Christiansburg, VA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood-Roanoke Health Center | Roanoke, VA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Advance Gcfa Global Ministriesumcor Gpo | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $1,570 |
| Believe in Grace Resource | Rocky Mount, VA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Women for Women International Global Support Center | Central Islip, NY | Charitable contribution | $800 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $800 |
| Mother's Cupboard | Nashville, IN | Charitable contribution | $300 |
| Indiana Raptor Center | Nashville, IN | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Brown County Volunteer Fire Department | Nashville, IN | Charitable contribution | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $68,650 | 21 |
| 2022 | $61,900 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640989349100224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1825157
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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