Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation
Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K.
Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $18K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $17,796
- +1679.6% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $17,796
- +1679.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $17,796
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jucosa DAF ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $18K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jucosa DAF Baltimore, MD | Operating Support for Various Charities | $17,796 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,048 | $19,781 | $17,796 | 1 | $336 |
| 2019 | $17,733 | $3,030 | $3,650 | $1,000 | 1 | $879 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $336 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Barbara Schuchart Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Bagley Wright III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation
How much does Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation give each year?
Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
Where does Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation operate?
Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
How much is Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $336 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation's EIN?
Charles and Barbara Wright Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0400040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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