John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wheeling, an individual recipient Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc gave $201K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,300
- +109.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,841
- +84.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Wesbanco Bank 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($73K). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 74 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 33% to recipients in an individual recipient Pennsylvania received 2% and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1242% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $336K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | General Support | $72,846 |
| Bethany College Bethany, WV | General Support | $50,000 |
| Central Ohio Youth for Christ Columbus, OH | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective Columbus, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Charity Newsies Columbus, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Name Room in Memory of | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Flying Horse Farms Mt Gilead, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army - Rochester PA Rochester, PA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Franklin County Children's Services Columbus, OH | Holiday Wish Program | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $18,480 | $203,557 | $201,300 | 17 | $202,050 | $17,055 | $2,664 |
| 2023 | $185,077 | $5,134 | $98,175 | $96,300 | 15 | $96,300 | $3,309 | $12,310 |
| 2022 | $277,521 | $-2,542 | $339,891 | $335,544 | 17 | $335,575 | $4,173 | $28,992 |
| 2021 | $619,954 | $104,109 | $19,598 | $15,000 | 17 | $15,000 | $51,470 | $30,694 |
| 2020 | $535,413 | $102,271 | $28,595 | $26,000 | 8 | — | $46,513 | $24,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — 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 grants went to organizations including American Endowment Foundation, whose stated mission is to expand the capacity of American philanthropy through the financial services industry; Bethany College, which describes its mission as teaching and learning through a liberal arts education; and Central Ohio Youth for Christ, which says it works with churches and other partners to support young people.
Other 2024 grantees included an individual recipient Northern Community College, whose foundation says it manages private funds for institutional development, facilities, equipment, and student financial assistance; and Flying Horse Farms, which says it provides cost-free camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $201,300. Grant amounts ranged from $1,250 to $72,846, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $72,846 to American Endowment Foundation and $50,000 to Bethany College, both for general support; $20,000 to Central Ohio Youth for Christ for general support; and $10,000 each to Mid-Ohio Food Collective and Charity Newsies for general support. Other grants included $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House to name a room in memory of, and $10,000 to an individual recipient Northern Community College for the John C Wright Scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John C Wright as president and trustee and vice-president and trustee; William L Wright as treasurer and trustee; and Mary Carolyn Taylor as secretary and trustee.
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc is led by John C. Wright, President, Trustee, Vice President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Wright
President, Trustee, Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Carolyn Taylor
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. Wright
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc
How much does John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc give each year?
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc gave $201K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 15 grants.
What is John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $11,841, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc give grants?
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (6 grants) and Beaver, PA (2 grants).
Does John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($72,846), Bethany College ($50,000) and Central Ohio Youth for Christ ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's EIN?
John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3085888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Becky Wright Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-becky-wright-foundation-inc-morg_ab840989c100453f95cd5bff56a40146
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