Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX

Foundation · Grantmaker St Louis, MO EIN: 37-6484409

Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in St Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $355K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $18K.

Key facts about Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX

EIN: 37-6484409
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $19,961
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $3,327
Median grant: $1,996
Total assets: $354,640
Primary geography: Indiana (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Indiana (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were Terre Haute, IN (4 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).

How Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
In 2024 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

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$355K

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

-4.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-4.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $19K (95%)

California $998 (5%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Indiana

Cities

Terre HauteIndianapolisSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$354,640	$356,927	$374,274
Revenue	$26,546	$11,967	$15,137
Expenses	$28,824	$29,246	$33,150
Qualifying Distributions	$20,561	$21,553	$24,741
Net Investment Income	$18,295	$4,353	$7,221
Distributable Amount	$21,192	$19,962	$20,954

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Wabash Valley Community Foundation ($11,977), Vigo County Public Library ($1,996), Lighthouse Mission of Terre Haute ($1,996).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Wabash Valley Community Foundation Terre Haute, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$11,977
VIGO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Terre Haute, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,996
Lighthouse Mission of Terre Haute Terre Haute, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,996
SALVATION ARMY - INDIANAPOLIS Indianapolis, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,996
Hospice of The Wabash Valley Terre Haute, IN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$998
Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$998

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Edward Jones Trust Company	Trustee	—	$7,280

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX?

Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in St Louis, MO. It holds $355K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX?

As of 2024, Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX holds $355K in total assets with $27K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $20K in 2024.

Where does Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX operate?

Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX has awarded grants in California, Indiana.

What size grants does Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX award?

In 2024, Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX awarded 6 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?

Thomas Wright Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6484409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.