Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc
The Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $614,000, including support for charitable organizations in Georgia and Alabama.
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc gave $614K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Georgia. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $614,000
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,615
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,216,924
- +15.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (75% 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 Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6400 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA 31904
Phone: (706) 322-2773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Presbyterian Church ($170K). Together the top 10 received $511K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 115 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 24% to recipients in Alabama. The filing also lists shares of 0% for Arizona and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $614K (2025) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $614K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Presbyterian Church Columbus, GA | Organization's Stated Purpose & Global Missions Kenya | $170,000 |
| St Luke Columbus, GA | Martin Field | $100,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | Women's equestrian, soccer, golf, and basketball, and college of human sciences | $91,000 |
| Safehouse Ministries of Chattahoochee Valley Ministry Columbus, GA | Organization's Stated Purpose | $45,000 |
| Shades Valley Community Church Birmingham, AL | Meg Rymer McClung Missionary Fund | $45,000 |
| The Columbus Museum Columbus, GA | Organization's Stated Purpose | $17,500 |
| 1909 Preservation Society Inc Columbus, GA | Organization's Stated Purpose | $11,500 |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation Columbus, GA | Izzie Cooper MDM Sponsorship & Organization's Stated Purpose | $11,000 |
| Andrew College Cuthbert, GA | Organization's Stated Purpose | $10,000 |
| Columbus Technical College Foundation Columbus, GA | Organization's Stated Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,216,924 | $1,098,742 | $629,421 | $614,000 | 26 | $614,075 | $1,098,667 | $494,588 |
| 2024 | $2,783,281 | $528,795 | $762,708 | $750,000 | 28 | $752,275 | $526,520 | $683,567 |
| 2023 | $2,973,565 | $740,117 | $920,235 | $887,000 | 31 | $891,212 | $735,904 | $687,235 |
| 2022 | $3,158,134 | $1,045,476 | $1,194,681 | $1,180,000 | 20 | $1,180,075 | $1,045,401 | $838,468 |
| 2021 | $3,302,888 | $728,170 | $703,053 | $686,000 | 10 | $689,490 | $724,680 | $1,232,282 |
| 2020 | $3,282,756 | $1,185,263 | $1,334,424 | $1,317,800 | 19 | — | $1,185,188 | $1,270,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $495K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, the foundation gave to Grace Presbyterian Church for its stated purpose and global missions in Kenya, to Auburn University Foundation for women’s athletics and the College of Human Sciences, and to Columbus Museum for its stated purpose.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Columbus Museum says it brings American art and history to life for Chattahoochee Valley communities. 1909 Preservation Society says it works to preserve a historic golf course and clubhouse in Columbus and promote their history through education and scholarships. Historic Columbus Foundation describes its work as preserving historic structures, revitalizing historic neighborhoods, educating the public about local history, and advocating for historic preservation. Education-focused grantees include Georgia Southern University Foundation, Columbus Technical College Foundation, and Andrew College; their stated missions include supporting higher education and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $614,000. Awards ranged from $700 to $170,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $170,000 to Grace Presbyterian Church in Columbus for its stated purpose and global missions in Kenya; $100,000 to St Luke in Columbus for Martin Field; and $91,000 to Auburn University Foundation for women’s equestrian, soccer, golf, and basketball programs, and the College of Human Sciences. Other notable grants included $45,000 each to SafeHouse Ministries of Chattahoochee Valley Ministry and Shades Valley Community Church, and $17,500 to Columbus Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John M Wright as vice president and secretary; Ernest S Wright as president and treasurer; and Kimberly O Wright and Anne S Wright as trustees.
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc is led by Ernest S. Wright, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ernest S. Wright
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne S. Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly O. Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John M. Wright
Vice President & Secretary
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 Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc
How much does Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc give each year?
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc gave $614K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750K across 28 grants.
What is Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,615, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc give grants?
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (18 grants) and Auburn, AL (3 grants).
Does Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization's Stated Purpose" (19 grants).
Who are Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Presbyterian Church ($170,000), St Luke ($100,000) and Auburn University Foundation ($91,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc?
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $614K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2135480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ray M & Jane R 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ray-m-and-jane-r-wright-foundation-inc-morg_6fbb8da8fc9e478fbeb90ec15342c037
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