Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation
The Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. It reported $625,048 in grants to 16 recipients in 2024, with nearly all grant dollars going to organizations in Alabama.
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation gave $625K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Alabama. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $625,048
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,066
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $2,697,823
- +31.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Johnny Wright as the contact for written applications. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards; it also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Johnny Wright
Mailing address: 2836 Mary Taylor Road, Irondale, AL 35210
Phone: (205) 836-0188
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Briarwood Christian ($337K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 69 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant list shows 99% of grant dollars going to Alabama recipients and 1% to Tennessee recipients. Texas, Georgia, and Indiana each account for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) 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 $18K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 584% of 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 $275K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Christian Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $337,175 |
| Aero Missions Inc Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $125,000 |
| Camp Grace Mobile, AL | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| SMC Educational Service Fund Huntsville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Baptist World Mission Decatur, AL | Charitable Contribution | $7,212 |
| Children's Hospital Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| King Stables Wilsonville, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,500 |
| Greystone Foundation Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Alabama Hunter Jumper Association Chelsea, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,697,823 | $1,257,685 | $657,780 | $625,048 | 16 | $625,048 | $120,750 | $107,015 |
| 2023 | $2,056,373 | $1,211,179 | $525,818 | $502,569 | 17 | $502,569 | $33,676 | $72,841 |
| 2022 | $1,231,810 | $656,585 | $1,068,010 | $1,053,014 | 13 | $1,053,014 | $30,384 | $48,074 |
| 2021 | $1,774,133 | $748,057 | $297,933 | $274,505 | 13 | $274,505 | $79,736 | $68,613 |
| 2020 | $1,298,722 | $687,575 | $343,263 | $309,881 | 10 | — | $6,931 | $40,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. AERO Missions describes its mission as reaching people in isolated areas of the world for Christ by training missionary pilot candidates and supporting missionary aviation ministries. SMC Educational Service Fund describes its work as helping student athletes develop through education and serve others by supporting community charities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $625,048. Grants ranged from $412 to $337,175, with a median grant of $5,250. Its largest listed grants were $337,175 to Briarwood Christian, $125,000 to AERO Missions, and $100,000 to Camp Grace. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to SMC Educational Service Fund and Crimson Tide Foundation, and $7,212 to Baptist World Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Wright as president, Kathryn Wright as vice president, and Gary Crumpton as secretary and treasurer.
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation is led by Jonathan Wright, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Wright
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Crumpton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Wright
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation
How much does Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation give each year?
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation gave $625K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $503K across 17 grants.
What is Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $39,066, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation give grants?
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (6 grants).
Who are Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Briarwood Christian ($337,175), Aero Missions Inc ($125,000) and Camp Grace ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation?
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Johnny Wright as the contact for written applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation's EIN?
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3371992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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