Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Hartford, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $56,000 to organizations in Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable at a glance
In short: Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable gave $56K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,000
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $563,869
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks for a written request addressed to James T Betts, Trustee. Eligible applicants must be organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and qualifying as public charities under Section 509(a).
- Review Cycle
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
- Deadline
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
- Contact
Application contact: James T Betts Trustee
Mailing address: C/O Shipman Goodwin Llp One Const, Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Phone: (860) 251-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Holyoke College ($14K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 25% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2019) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | Unrestricted Gift | $14,000 |
| The Hartford Symphony Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $12,000 |
| Greater Hartford Arts Council Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Hartford Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
| WMNR Fine Arts Radio Monroe, CT | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $563,869 | $51,167 | $71,820 | $56,000 | 14 | $66,500 | $45,847 | $57,159 |
| 2024 | $584,522 | $40,947 | $67,584 | $53,000 | 14 | $62,751 | $36,114 | $53,676 |
| 2023 | $611,687 | $32,198 | $58,121 | $45,000 | 14 | $53,611 | $27,688 | $46,492 |
| 2022 | $637,644 | $51,185 | $59,442 | $44,000 | 14 | $54,163 | $45,906 | $47,969 |
| 2021 | $646,175 | $49,297 | $58,443 | $44,000 | 14 | $53,411 | $44,265 | $51,388 |
| 2020 | $655,311 | $56,229 | $55,461 | $41,000 | 14 | — | $50,346 | $42,893 |
| 2019 | $654,430 | $70,917 | $45,527 | $34,000 | 14 | — | $66,570 | $40,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including the arts, health, community giving, and social services. The Greater Hartford Arts Council describes its mission as promoting an equitable arts ecosystem in Greater Hartford; Hartford Hospital says it works to improve the health and healing of the people and communities it serves; and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving describes itself as a community foundation serving residents across 29 Greater Hartford towns.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $56,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $14,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Listed recipients included Mount Holyoke College ($14,000), The Hartford Symphony ($12,000), Greater Hartford Arts Council ($5,000), United Way of Greater Hartford ($5,000), and Hartford Hospital ($3,000). The listed grants were described as unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James T Betts is listed as Trustee on the 2025 filing.
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable is led by James T. Betts, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James T. Betts
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable
How much does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable give each year?
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable gave $56K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 14 grants.
What is Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's typical grant size?
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable give grants?
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable gives mostly in Connecticut: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (10 grants).
Does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's largest grantees?
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Holyoke College ($14,000), The Hartford Symphony ($12,000) and Greater Hartford Arts Council ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable?
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable reported $564K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including the arts, health, community giving, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's EIN?
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6974050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alexander-m-and-catherine-m-wright-charitable-morg_1822499a55274943843523ce895c0a72
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