W J and C R Wrighton Charitable
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $114K.
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable at a glance
In short: W J and C R Wrighton Charitable gave $95K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,913
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,864
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,789
- Total assets
- $1,804,875
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% 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 W J and C R Wrighton Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elm St Congregational Church ($42K). Together the top 8 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How W J and C R Wrighton Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2019) to $99K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elm St Congregational Church Southbridge, MA | General Support | $42,437 |
| Harrington Memorial Hospital Southbridge, MA | General Support | $18,861 |
| United Way of so Cent Mass Inc Southbridge, MA | General Support | $9,430 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $9,430 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon School Gill, MA | General Support | $4,147 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Kennesaw, GA | General Support | $3,536 |
| March of Dimes Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $3,536 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Support | $3,536 |
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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 | $1,804,875 | $132,006 | $118,865 | $94,913 | 8 | $99,140 | $114,060 | $104,974 |
| 2024 | $1,790,650 | $110,209 | $108,391 | $87,011 | 8 | $91,078 | $86,766 | $98,981 |
| 2023 | $1,789,035 | $-88,949 | $109,522 | $90,888 | 8 | $94,562 | $30,595 | $90,685 |
| 2022 | $1,980,952 | $-147,017 | $133,714 | $98,820 | 8 | $102,757 | $25,281 | $94,827 |
| 2021 | $2,267,536 | $591,614 | $118,552 | $93,584 | 8 | $97,978 | $571,641 | $103,213 |
| 2020 | $1,796,356 | $96,320 | $114,395 | $92,151 | 8 | — | $78,266 | $97,444 |
| 2019 | $1,815,989 | $86,533 | $111,815 | $85,111 | 9 | — | $69,778 | $95,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W J and C R Wrighton Charitable reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$19K (2019) → $21K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W J and C R Wrighton Charitable
How much does W J and C R Wrighton Charitable give each year?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable gave $95K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 8 grants.
What is W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's typical grant size?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $6,789, and its average grant was $11,864, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W J and C R Wrighton Charitable give grants?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southbridge, MA (3 grants).
Does W J and C R Wrighton Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's largest grantees?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Elm St Congregational Church ($42,437), Harrington Memorial Hospital ($18,861) and United Way of so Cent Mass Inc ($9,430), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W J and C R Wrighton Charitable?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (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 is W J and C R Wrighton Charitable?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's EIN?
W J and C R Wrighton Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6757486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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