The Wright Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 13-4141287 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$33.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $200,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostos Community College Foundation | Bronx, NY | New endowed scholarship for students pursuing STEM | $300,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Endowment fund | $250,000 |
| Adl Foundation | New York, NY | General donation | $200,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Peter A. wright catalyst fund | $200,000 |
| Pef Israel Endownment Funds | New York, NY | Alan wagner endowment fund | $200,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Industrial practitioner program in chemical & biomolecular engineering | $100,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Jgsm ai and data science program enhancement fund | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim | Wayne, PA | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| The Connecticut Invention Convention | Hartford, CT | General donation | $60,000 |
| National Adrenal Diseases Foundation | Newton, MA | General donation | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,535,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,475,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,500,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4141287
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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