Private foundation · EIN 75-2743584 · Wichita Falls, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Wright Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $686K total, median $50K. 67% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$686K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adaptive Sports CenterCrested Butte, COFor continuance of mission$250K
United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationPittsburg, PAFor continuation of research$200K
Boys & Girls Club of Vernon IncVernon, TXOperational Support$50K
The Salvation Army of North TexasDallas, TXIn memory of Kelsey Wright$50K
Aopa FoundationFrederick, MDRichard McSpadden Scholarship for Advanced Pilot Training Fund$50K
Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TXGeneral Education Fund$30K
Ut MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXFor continuance of research$30K
Fort Worth Stock Show SyndicateFort Woth, TXFor continued support$20K
Wilbarger County Junior Livestock ShowVernon, TXFor continued support$6,400

By state: Colorado 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Texas 6 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

William Wright Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas, administered in care of William Dan Wright, 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.

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Does William Wright Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 William Wright Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $686K across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does William Wright Family Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Texas (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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