Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family

ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA EIN: 27-1764295

Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family is a private foundation, based in ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $301K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $13K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$301K

-10.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

+400.0% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

+900.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $50K (83%)

Florida $5K (8%)

Georgia $5K (8%)

States

Florida Georgia North Carolina

Cities

BooneOxfordRising Fawn

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$300,634	$337,290	$340,180
Revenue	$14,535	$9,803	$4,281
Expenses	$51,027	$12,616	$873
Qualifying Distributions	$50,000	$10,000	—
Net Investment Income	$12,614	$11,821	$5,531
Distributable Amount	$27,125	$22,433	$21,026

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Samaritan's Purse ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SAMARITAN'S PURSE BOONE, NC	DIASTER RELIEF	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GRADY GARDNER	MANAGINGDIRE	—	—
JUSTIN BURKE	CHIEF INVEST	—	—
DOROTHY GARDNER	SECRETARY	—	—
JAMES F BARGER	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family?

As of 2024, Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family holds $301K in total assets with $15K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.

Where does Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family operate?

Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina.

What size grants does Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family award?

In 2024, Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family's EIN?

Gerald and Dorothy Wright Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1764295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.