Frank & Betty Wright Foundation
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation is a private foundation, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $772K. Net investment income was $350K.
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank & Betty Wright Foundation gave $772K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $771,804
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,476
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $12,792,722
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Frank & Betty Wright Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campagna Center Inc ($438K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $772K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 44 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank & Betty Wright Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2020) to $772K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $772K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campagna Center Inc Alexandria, VA | Literacy Tutoring/Mentoring Program | $387,862 |
| Act for Alexandria Alexandria, VA | Act Staff Fees and Operating Costs | $231,625 |
| Campagna Center Inc Alexandria, VA | Library | $50,000 |
| Act for Axexandria Alexandria, VA | Youth Employment Program | $40,000 |
| Act for Alexandria Alexandria, VA | Development Costs | $25,000 |
| Act for Axexandria Alexandria, VA | Partnership for Healthier Alexandria | $20,000 |
| Act for Axexandria Alexandria, VA | Funders Affinity Group | $10,000 |
| Act for Axexandria Alexandria, VA | PHA 1:1 Grant | $7,317 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,792,722 | $543,395 | $1,107,601 | $771,804 | 8 | $914,461 | $350,255 | $746,330 |
| 2023 | $13,356,928 | $51,790 | $1,024,601 | $650,176 | 8 | $816,374 | $152,363 | $703,008 |
| 2022 | $14,337,299 | $1,222,614 | $1,056,745 | $687,735 | 8 | $850,028 | $1,015,897 | $793,325 |
| 2021 | $14,171,430 | $861,066 | $1,092,235 | $754,612 | 10 | — | $654,296 | $880,397 |
| 2020 | $14,402,599 | $552,067 | $927,497 | $600,000 | 10 | — | $371,857 | $735,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank & Betty Wright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $746K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation is led by James Epstien, President on every filing since 2023; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Epstien
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Brad L. Mendelson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Juanita Illera
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Epstein (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to James Epstien (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frank & Betty Wright Foundation
How much does Frank & Betty Wright Foundation give each year?
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation gave $772K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $650K across 8 grants.
What is Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $96,476, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank & Betty Wright Foundation give grants?
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (8 grants).
Does Frank & Betty Wright Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Campagna Center Inc ($437,862 across 2 grants), Act for Alexandria ($256,625 across 2 grants) and Act for Axexandria ($77,317 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Frank & Betty Wright Foundation?
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $914K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $746K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's EIN?
Frank & Betty Wright Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1041780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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