Victor R Wright Foundation
Victor R Wright Foundation is a private foundation, based in Harrison, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $977K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $797K.
Victor R Wright Foundation at a glance
In short: Victor R Wright Foundation gave $130K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,000
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,444
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $976,899
- +219.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Victor R Wright Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgetown University (Wall Street Alliance) ($25K). Together the top 8 received $95K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 47 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Victor R Wright Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2024) to $190K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $35,000 |
| Georgetown University (Wall Street Alliance) Washington, DC | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| St Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Viscardi Center Albertson, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Columbus Citizens Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| World Momuments Fund Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $976,899 | $796,655 | $130,250 | $130,000 | 9 | $130,250 | $796,655 | $89,453 |
| 2024 | $306,162 | $25,005 | $96,515 | $96,500 | 8 | $96,500 | $24,990 | $87,650 |
| 2023 | $377,672 | $94,802 | $195,030 | $189,750 | 13 | $190,000 | $94,802 | $81,648 |
| 2022 | $477,900 | $157,173 | $140,440 | $140,000 | 11 | $140,000 | $157,173 | $93,490 |
| 2021 | $461,169 | $27,012 | $124,670 | $115,500 | 6 | — | $24,412 | $89,096 |
| 2020 | $558,827 | $150,698 | $114,890 | $106,850 | 5 | — | $142,488 | $76,079 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Victor R Wright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Victor R Wright Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joann Wright
Trustee
Trutee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samantha Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Victor R. Wright (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Raymond E. Worsdale (2020) — Trustee
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 Victor R Wright Foundation
How much does Victor R Wright Foundation give each year?
Victor R Wright Foundation gave $130K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 8 grants.
What is Victor R Wright Foundation's typical grant size?
Victor R Wright Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,444, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Victor R Wright Foundation give grants?
Victor R Wright Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Victor R Wright Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Victor R Wright Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Victor R Wright Foundation's largest grantees?
Victor R Wright Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Georgetown University (Wall Street Alliance) ($25,000), Muscular Dystrophy Assn ($20,000) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Victor R Wright Foundation?
Victor R Wright Foundation reported $977K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Victor R Wright Foundation's EIN?
Victor R Wright Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3318173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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