Wright Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySchenectady, New York · EIN 14-1798255 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
6% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Hospital | Glens Falls, NY | Capital Improvements | $300,000 |
| Schenectady Day Nursery | Schenectady, NY | Preschool Expansion Project | $150,000 |
| Rise High Inc | Schenectady, NY | Rise High Program Safety and Support | $149,420 |
| Boys Girls Club of Schenectady | Schenectady, NY | Camp Lovejoy Swimming Pool | $97,000 |
| Albany Barn Inc | Albany, NY | Support of Electric City Barn & Artistry Studios | $79,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cap | Albany, NY | High School Leadership Program Expansion | $50,000 |
| Center for Disability Services Inc | Albany, NY | Infrastructure Improvements | $50,000 |
| Empire State Youth Orchestra | Schenectady, NY | Music Education | $50,000 |
| 518 Elevated | Albany, NY | Youth Pre-Employment & Exploration Exposure | $50,000 |
| Ellis Hospital Foundation | Schenectady, NY | Funding for Capital Improvements | $34,000 |
| Reading Is Fun | Schenectady, NY | Funding for RIF Program | $30,000 |
| Union College | Schenectady, NY | Annual Funding for Scholarships | $24,019 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy | Bolton Landing, NY | Annual Trustee Choice Award | $20,000 |
| North Country Ministry | Warrensburg, NY | Annual Trustee Choice Award | $20,000 |
| Charlton School | Burnt Hills, NY | Career Development Program | $15,000 |
| Saratoga Hospital | Saratoga Springs, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $15,000 |
| Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation | Jamesville, NY | Annual Trustee Choice Award | $10,000 |
| Anderson Valley Land Trust | Boonville, CA | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $10,000 |
| Camp Fowler | Orefield, PA | Annual Trustee Choice Award | $10,000 |
| XQuest Inc | Schenectady, NY | Annual Trustee Choice Award | $5,000 |
| ADK Action | Keeseville, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $5,000 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Saratoga Springs, NY | Summer Nights @ SPAC for Schenectady Families Program | $4,650 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady | Schenectady, NY | Annual Trustee Choice award | $2,500 |
| Anderson Falls Heritage Society | Keeseville, NY | Annual Trustee Choice Award | $2,500 |
| Mom Starts Here Inc | Schenectady, NY | Baby Item Network | $2,325 |
| Schenectady Inner City Ministry | Schenectady, NY | Urban Farms Organic Waste Composting Project | $0 |
| Animal Protective Foundation | Glenville, NY | Humane Housing for dogs | $0 |
| CREATE Community Studios | Schenectady, NY | CREATE Community Studio Expansion and Ceramics Studio | $0 |
| Homeless Travelers Aid Society | Albany, NY | Capital Region Furniture Bank | $0 |
| Lake George Association | Lake George, NY | Septic Tank Inspection Program | $0 |
| Better Community Neighborhoods Inc | Schenectady, NY | Support for pre-construction work for housing project in City of Schenectady | $0 |
| City of Schenectady dba Music Haven | Schenectady, NY | Funding for stage improvements | $0 |
| Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence | Schenectady, NY | Pathways to Success Program | $0 |
| Schenectady Hindu Temple | Schenectady, NY | Funding for Community Center | $0 |
| Seah Inc | Schenectady, NY | Funding for Senior Engagement at Home Program | $0 |
| YWCA of Schenectady | Schenectady, NY | Early Learning Expansion Project | $0 |
| Field Fork Network | Buffalo, NY | Funding for Double Up Food Bucks Program | $0 |
| Anderson Valley Housing Association | Philo, CA | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $0 |
| Jack Falvo III Foundation | Schenectady, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $0 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club | Lake Placid, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice awards | $0 |
| Community Fathers Inc | Schenectady, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $0 |
| Animal Protective Foundation of Sch | Glenville, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $0 |
| The Kemp Animal Sanctuary | Thurman, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $0 |
| Better Community Neighborhoods Inc | Schenectady, NY | Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards | $0 |
| Better Community Neighborhoods Inc | Schenectady, NY | BCNI Capacity Building | $0 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,185,914 | 46 |
| 2023 | $3,082,384 | 32 |
| 2022 | $557,708 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600499349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1798255
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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