The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Manasquan, New Jersey. It made 24 grants totaling $190,700 in 2025, supporting organizations whose work includes food assistance, general charitable support, mental health and wellness, animal welfare, and climate advocacy.
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc gave $191K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state New Jersey. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,700
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,946
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $3,726,932
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (25% 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 The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted in writing on the organization’s letterhead to Susan H West. The filing lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan H West
Mailing address: 16050 West Bay Dr 153, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (732) 223-1177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Upper Valley Haven ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (25%), New Hampshire (18%), Vermont (17%), Colorado (9%), and California (9%). Listed grantees also included organizations in Delaware and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $203K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Upper Valley Haven White River Junction, VT | Food Shelf | $25,000 |
| Step of Faith Ministry Brick, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Hanover Improvement Society Hanover, NH | General Support | $11,000 |
| Fulfill Neptune, NJ | General Suport | $11,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware Milford, DE | 1/2 to Backpack Program | $10,000 |
| Edna W Runner Tutorial Center Jupiter, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Moosilauke Visions Pike, NH | General Support | $10,000 |
| La Puenta Home Inc Alamosa, CO | Food Bank Network of San Luis Valley | $8,000 |
| Upper Valley Humane Society Enfield, NH | General Support | $7,500 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,726,932 | $418,556 | $247,022 | $190,700 | 24 | $197,449 | $369,926 | $204,587 |
| 2024 | $3,579,092 | $492,822 | $218,692 | $175,100 | 25 | $180,343 | $454,473 | $195,836 |
| 2023 | $3,311,409 | $196,537 | $212,858 | $183,700 | 24 | $188,300 | $171,979 | $180,230 |
| 2022 | $3,343,257 | $-1,954 | $232,915 | $202,950 | 26 | $207,176 | $80,177 | $191,082 |
| 2021 | $3,610,330 | $214,994 | $207,552 | $178,050 | 27 | $182,410 | $189,852 | $203,806 |
| 2020 | $3,602,888 | $109,879 | $216,020 | $185,600 | 25 | — | $85,363 | $183,535 |
| 2019 | $3,709,029 | $295,864 | $209,574 | $181,770 | 26 | — | $272,014 | $188,451 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $205K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included food-shelf and food-bank support, general support, and a contribution to a backpack program. Among its grantees, Step of Faith Ministry says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people in need around the world; the Food Bank of Delaware describes its work as providing food and collaborating on long-term solutions to hunger and poverty. Moosilauke Visions describes therapeutic and wellness programs, while Upper Valley Humane Society says it improves quality of life for people and pets. Protect Our Winters describes its work as advancing nonpartisan policies to address climate change.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $190,700. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $6,500.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $25,000 to The Upper Valley Haven for a food shelf; $20,000 to Step of Faith Ministry for general support; $11,000 each to The Hanover Improvement Society and Fulfill for general support; and $10,000 each to the Food Bank of Delaware for half to its backpack program, Edna W Runner Tutorial Center for general support, and Moosilauke Visions for general support. Other listed grants included $8,000 to La Puenta Home Inc for the Food Bank Network of San Luis Valley, $7,500 each to Upper Valley Humane Society, The Trevor Project, and The WaterWheel Foundation, and $7,000 to Allaire Community Farm, each for general support unless otherwise noted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan H West as president; Robert B West as treasurer; and John Olander, Michael J Webb, Amy S Hochreiter, Laurie Hager, and Justin Hager as directors.
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc is led by Susan H. West, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan H. West
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy S. Hochreiter
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Olander
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Justin Hager
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laurie Hager
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael J. Webb
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert B. West
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc
How much does The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc give each year?
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc gave $191K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 25 grants.
What is The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,946, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc give grants?
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (18%) and Vermont (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanover, NH (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Upper Valley Haven ($25,000), Step of Faith Ministry ($20,000) and The Hanover Improvement Society ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc?
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (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 The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included food-shelf and food-bank support, general support, and a contribution to a backpack program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3736451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Wright-Hager Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
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