John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 28 grants totaling $760,000 to charitable organizations.
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright at a glance
In short: John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright gave $760K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state Texas. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $760,000
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,143
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,772,288
- -5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% 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 John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright
- 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: PO Box 35638, Houston, TX 77235-5638
Phone: (832) 771-3326
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aldea ($80K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($80,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 163 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Texas received 49% of the foundation’s grant dollars, Iowa 17%, New York 11%, Illinois 9%, and Tennessee 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $550K (2020) to $903K (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $760K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aldea New York, NY | Abpd Program Support - Guatemala | $80,000 |
| CASA Juan Diego Houston, TX | General Operating Fund | $60,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Meals on Wheels Program Support | $50,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Tennessee Maryville, TN | General Operating Fund | $40,000 |
| Coralville Community Food Pantry Coralville, IA | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc Houston, TX | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project Houston, TX | General Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Blinknow Foundation Mendham, NJ | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,772,288 | $435,034 | $825,800 | $760,000 | 28 | $765,398 | $415,913 | $777,955 |
| 2024 | $7,164,414 | $476,907 | $820,351 | $765,000 | 30 | $768,817 | $426,214 | $746,312 |
| 2023 | $7,508,177 | $495,983 | $865,059 | $800,000 | 34 | $803,899 | $451,682 | $690,839 |
| 2022 | $7,877,253 | $973,333 | $989,399 | $890,000 | 39 | $893,470 | $891,203 | $814,249 |
| 2021 | $7,894,928 | $767,778 | $1,008,579 | $903,053 | 32 | $906,546 | $673,682 | $892,799 |
| 2020 | $7,987,262 | $458,047 | $586,161 | $550,000 | 18 | — | $453,180 | $637,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright reported a distributable amount of $778K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, shelter, health and rehabilitation services, education, and arts, culture, and media.
Among its grantees, Casa Juan Diego describes its mission as providing shelter and services to the poor. The Coralville Community Food Pantry says it works toward a stronger, healthier, hunger-free community. Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project describes providing outpatient services and medical equipment to people who lack access to them. The Houston Area Women’s Center says it works to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, education, shelter, and support services. Houston Public Media Foundation describes its mission as bringing arts and culture, education, and trusted news to its broadcast area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $760,000 through 28 grants. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $80,000 to ALDEA for ABPD program support in Guatemala; $60,000 to Casa Juan Diego for general operating support; and $50,000 each to Houston Food Bank for general operating support and Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston for Meals on Wheels program support.
Other grants included $40,000 each to Iowa State University Foundation for two endowed engineering scholarship funds, $40,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Tennessee for general operating support, and $30,000 each to Coralville Community Food Pantry, Kids’ Meals Inc, and Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Graciela Wright was listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright is led by Graciela Wright, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Graciela Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright
How much does John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright give each year?
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright gave $760K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $765K across 30 grants.
What is John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's typical grant size?
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,143, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright that year got $20K on average.
Where does John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright give grants?
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (17%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants) and Rockford, IL (3 grants).
Does John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's largest grantees?
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's largest 2025 grantees include Aldea ($80,000), CASA Juan Diego ($60,000) and Houston Food Bank ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($80,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright?
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $765K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $778K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, shelter, health and rehabilitation services, education, and arts, culture, and media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright?
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 ↑
What is John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's EIN?
John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1698425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John R Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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