CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to educational institutions, with scholarships identified as the purpose of its largest awards.
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc at a glance
In short: CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc gave $188K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $8,929
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,104,393
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (71% 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 CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, accepts unsolicited requests, and asks applicants to submit a letter specifying the need. No special form is required. Awards are generally restricted to educational institutions.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian Newby
Mailing address: 600 W 6Th Street Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 877-2825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas A&M Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 11% to Arkansas, 8% to Oklahoma, 6% to Louisiana, and 3% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $9K repeat.
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $188K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarship | $21,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Prairie View A&M Univerity Prairie View, TX | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Grambling State University Grambling, LA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Southern University Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,104,393 | $199,122 | $213,881 | $187,500 | 21 | $199,756 | $152,590 | $87,909 |
| 2023 | $1,166,894 | $67,140 | $193,216 | $170,250 | 18 | $181,000 | $54,924 | $89,433 |
| 2022 | $1,285,743 | $119,479 | $107,066 | $80,500 | 13 | $92,603 | $105,066 | $104,409 |
| 2021 | $1,278,554 | $169,216 | $110,629 | $92,400 | 16 | — | $157,818 | $101,930 |
| 2020 | $1,248,283 | $64,639 | $71,302 | $49,250 | 16 | — | $52,099 | $87,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K 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 2024 filing describes awards as generally restricted to educational institutions; scholarship awards make up the purposes listed for its largest 2025 grants.
Grantees describe a range of educational work. Tabor College says it prepares people for learning, work, and service. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor describes a focus on leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment. The Child Study Center says it provides diagnosis, treatment, and education for children with complex developmental and behavioral disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $187,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median of $6,000. Its largest awards included $30,000 to the Texas A&M Foundation, $21,000 to Texas A&M University, $18,000 to the University of Arkansas, and $15,000 to the University of an individual recipient; each was identified as a scholarship grant.
Other 2025 awards included $12,000 each to Prairie View A&M University and the University of Oklahoma; $9,000 each to the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Texas at Austin; and $6,000 each to Grambling State University, Southern University, Tabor College, and Texas Christian University. The Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages support for Texas A&M University. Tabor College describes its purpose as preparing people for learning, work, and service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Newby as president, Mary Barkley as secretary/treasurer, and Allen Howeth and Katherine Hancock as directors.
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc is led by Brian Newby, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Newby
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Howeth
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Hancock
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Barkley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry Bartel (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc
How much does CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc give each year?
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc gave $188K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's typical grant size?
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,929, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc give grants?
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc gives mostly in Texas: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (11%) and Oklahoma (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and College Station, TX (2 grants).
Does CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (19 grants).
Who are CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's largest grantees?
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Texas A&M Foundation ($30,000), Texas A&M University ($21,000) and University of Arkansas ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc?
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes awards as generally restricted to educational institutions; scholarship awards make up the purposes listed for its largest 2025 grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, accepts unsolicited requests, and asks applicants to submit a letter specifying the need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's EIN?
CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6046853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does CJ Wrightsman Educational Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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