Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc
The Ray M & Jane R Wright Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia, established in 1994. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple cause areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
-6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$750K
-15.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
-9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-6.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Education (higher education, community college education)
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
- Health
- Christianity and religious organizations
- Human services
- Support for economically disadvantaged and homeless people
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in 2024, with total giving of $750,000.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding to organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- States: Alabama, Georgia, New York, Tennessee
- Cities: Auburn, Birmingham, Columbus, Cuthbert, Memphis, Midland, New York, Statesboro
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,783,281
- Total Revenue: $528,795
- Total Expenses: $762,708
- Total Liabilities: $43,600
- Investment Income and Dividends: $131,463
- Number of Employees: 0
Address: 6400 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA 31904
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,783,281 | $2,973,565 | $3,158,134 |
| Revenue | $528,795 | $740,117 | $1,045,476 |
| Expenses | $762,708 | $920,235 | $1,194,681 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $752,275 | $891,212 | $1,180,075 |
| Net Investment Income | $526,520 | $735,904 | $1,045,401 |
| Distributable Amount | $683,567 | $687,235 | $838,468 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by the following individuals, all serving on a voluntary basis without compensation:
- Ernest S Wright (President/Treasurer)
- John M Wright (Vice President/Secretary)
- Kimberly O Wright (Trustee)
- Anne S Wright (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN M WRIGHT | VP/SEC | 1 | — |
| ERNEST S WRIGHT | PRES./TREAS. | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY O WRIGHT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ANNE S WRIGHT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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