Wright Family Foundation

EIN 84-1519941 · CO · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in CO, NY, UT +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Wright Family Foundation based in CO paid 17 grants totaling $180.2K to 16 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $225 to $150K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION, METRO STATE UNIV OF DENVER, and STJOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,031,088
Giving (latest yr)
$180,225
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
16
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Colorado Foundation$155,000
  • Metro State Univ of Denver$5,000
  • Stjohn's Episcopal Church$5,000
  • Boulder Ensemble Theatre CO$3,000
  • Rocky Mountain Pbs$2,000

Where grants went

  • Colorado$177,000 · 13 grants
  • New York$2,000 · 2 grants
  • Utah$1,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$225 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

University of Colorado Foundation
Boulder, CO
Shakespeare Program
$150,000
Metro State Univ of Denver
Denver, CO
Krisor Endowment Program
$5,000
University of Colorado Foundation
Boulder, CO
Archive Historic Documents
$5,000
Stjohn's Episcopal Church
Boulder, CO
Rector's Discretionary Fund
$5,000
Boulder Ensemble Theatre CO
Boulder, CO
Performing Arts Play Production
$3,000
Rocky Mountain Pbs
Denver, CO
Public Educational Television
$2,000
Explorers Club
New York, NY
Support of Scientific Exploration
$1,000
Colorado Chautauqua Park
Boulder, CO
Support for Nature Park
$1,000
Univ of Colorado College of Music
Boulder, CO
University Music Program
$1,000
Colorado Water Trust
Denver, CO
River Water Restoration
$1,000
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Boulder, CO
Support for Orchestra
$1,000
Byu Civil & Environmenatl Engr
Provo, UT
Environmental Engineering Program
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wright Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Wright Family Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $180.2K. Individual grants ranged from $225 to $150K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION, METRO STATE UNIV OF DENVER, STJOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wright Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wright Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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