Thomas C Wright Foundation
Invitation OnlyBothell, Washington · EIN 91-6457246 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$837K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,500.
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
18% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Education | $450,000 |
| Little Bit Riding Therapeutic Riding Center | Redmond, WA | Disability support | $113,000 |
| Kindering Center | Bellevue, WA | Disability support | $80,000 |
| Page Ahead | Seattle, WA | Education | $35,000 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | Bellevue, WA | Arts | $21,250 |
| Tavon Learning Center | Issaquah, WA | Disability support | $12,000 |
| Village Theater | Issaquah, WA | Arts | $11,489 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | Education | $10,236 |
| Adoptee Mentoring Society | Seattle, WA | Social services | $10,000 |
| Pacific Bonsai Museum | Federal Way, WA | Arts | $8,500 |
| Sound Generations | Seattle, WA | Social services | $7,500 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Social services | $5,050 |
| Rainier Scholars | Seattle, WA | Education | $5,000 |
| Bridge Ministries | Bellevue, WA | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Children's Playgarden | Seattle, WA | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Downs Syndrome Community of Puget Sound | Seattle, WA | Disability support | $5,000 |
| Porchlight | Bellevue, WA | Social services | $5,000 |
| Hopelink | Redmond, WA | Social services | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings | Seattle, WA | Social services | $5,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, WA | Social services | $5,000 |
| Humane Society Seattle-King Cnty | Bellevue, WA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Friends of Ocean County Animal Shelter | Manahawkin, NJ | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Camp Korey | Mt Vernon, WA | Disability support | $2,500 |
| Pediatric Interim Care Center | Kent, WA | Disability support | $2,500 |
| Atlantic Street Center | Seattle, WA | Social services | $2,500 |
| Bridge Meadows | Portland, OR | Social services | $2,500 |
| Lifewire | Bellevue, WA | Social services | $2,500 |
| Meow | Kirkland, WA | Animal welfare | $2,500 |
| Kids Quest Museum | Bellevue, WA | Arts | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Island Foundation | Loveladies, NJ | Arts | $2,500 |
| Safe Crossings Foundation | Seattle, WA | Social services | $1,000 |
| National Council on Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| Association of Small Foundations | Washington, DC | Philanthropy | $830 |
| Eastside Audobon Society | Redmond, WA | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Feral Care Sanctuary | Bothell, WA | Animal welfare | $500 |
| Feral Cat Spay Neuter Project | Lynnwood, WA | Animal welfare | $500 |
| National Audobon Society | New York, NY | Animal welfare | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $836,605 | 37 |
| 2023 | $548,477 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6457246
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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