Private foundation · EIN 14-1798255 · Schenectady, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wright Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $2,500. 93% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$1.2M
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NY
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NYCapital Improvements$300K
Schenectady Day NurserySchenectady, NYPreschool Expansion Project$150K
Rise High IncSchenectady, NYRise High Program Safety and Support$149K
Boys Girls Club of SchenectadySchenectady, NYCamp Lovejoy Swimming Pool$97K
Albany Barn IncAlbany, NYSupport of Electric City Barn & Artistry Studios$80K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the CapAlbany, NYHigh School Leadership Program Expansion$50K
Center for Disability Services IncAlbany, NYInfrastructure Improvements$50K
Empire State Youth OrchestraSchenectady, NYMusic Education$50K
518 ElevatedAlbany, NYYouth Pre-Employment & Exploration Exposure$50K
Ellis Hospital FoundationSchenectady, NYFunding for Capital Improvements$34K
Reading Is FunSchenectady, NYFunding for RIF Program$30K
Union CollegeSchenectady, NYAnnual Funding for Scholarships$24K
Lake George Land ConservancyBolton Landing, NYAnnual Trustee Choice Award$20K
North Country MinistryWarrensburg, NYAnnual Trustee Choice Award$20K
Charlton SchoolBurnt Hills, NYCareer Development Program$15K
Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards$15K
Jim and Juli Boeheim FoundationJamesville, NYAnnual Trustee Choice Award$10K
Anderson Valley Land TrustBoonville, CAContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards$10K
Camp FowlerOrefield, PAAnnual Trustee Choice Award$10K
Xquest IncSchenectady, NYAnnual Trustee Choice Award$5,000
Adk ActionKeeseville, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards$5,000
Saratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYSummer Nights @ SPAC for Schenectady Families Program$4,650
Boys and Girls Club of SchenectadySchenectady, NYAnnual Trustee Choice award$2,500
Anderson Falls Heritage SocietyKeeseville, NYAnnual Trustee Choice Award$2,500
Mom Starts Here IncSchenectady, NYBaby Item Network$2,325
Schenectady Inner City MinistrySchenectady, NYUrban Farms Organic Waste Composting Project
Animal Protective FoundationGlenville, NYHumane Housing for dogs
Create Community StudiosSchenectady, NYCREATE Community Studio Expansion and Ceramics Studio
Homeless Travelers Aid SocietyAlbany, NYCapital Region Furniture Bank
Food Pantries of the Capital DistAlbany, NYAccess to Healthy Food for Schenectady Residents
Lake George AssociationLake George, NYSeptic Tank Inspection Program
Better Community Neighborhoods IncSchenectady, NYSupport for pre-construction work for housing project in City of Schenectady
City of Schenectady Dba Music HavenSchenectady, NYFunding for stage improvements
Mohonasen Foundation for ExcellenceSchenectady, NYPathways to Success Program
Schenectady Hindu TempleSchenectady, NYFunding for Community Center
Seah IncSchenectady, NYFunding for Senior Engagement at Home Program
YWCA of SchenectadySchenectady, NYEarly Learning Expansion Project
Field Fork NetworkBuffalo, NYFunding for Double Up Food Bucks Program
Anderson Valley Housing AssociationPhilo, CAContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards
Jack Falvo III FoundationSchenectady, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards
Adirondack Mountain ClubLake Placid, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice awards
Community Fathers IncSchenectady, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards
Animal Protective Foundation of SchGlenville, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards
The Kemp Animal SanctuaryThurman, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards
Better Community Neighborhoods IncSchenectady, NYContribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards
Better Community Neighborhoods IncSchenectady, NYBCNI Capacity Building

By state: New York 43 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Wright Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Schenectady, New York, administered in care of Robert D McQueen, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Wright Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wright Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 46 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Wright Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (43 grants), California (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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