Wright Family Foundation
The Wright Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Cockeysville, Maryland. Its 2022 filing was marked as a final return: the foundation transferred all its assets to the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation on December 15, 2022, and now conducts its grantmaking within that foundation as the Wright Family Fund. It appears to have wound down its independent operations.
Wright Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wright Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 29 grants in 2022 (avg $37K), mostly in Maryland. 21% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,064,991
- +22.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 29
- -34.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $36,724
- +86.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (82% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wright Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and **does not accept unsolicited requests**. Its grantmaking now takes place within the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1606, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Phone: (410) 472-3398
Website: https://www.wrightfamilyfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wright Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Robert Deutsch Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $788K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 120 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 15% to Texas, 2% to California, 1% to Washington, D.C., and less than 1% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wright Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $98K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 76% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $829K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 29 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Deutsch Foundation Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Southwest Baltimore Public Charter School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Austin Theater Alliance Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Montessori Charter School Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Jewels Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Fund for Education Excellence Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $27,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,569,272 | $1,311,808 | $1,064,991 | 29 | $1,064,991 | $1,347,471 | $745,071 |
| 2021 | $14,870,119 | $1,734,860 | $1,136,003 | $868,592 | 44 | $868,592 | $1,528,076 | $903,239 |
| 2020 | $14,270,942 | $1,049,603 | $1,040,804 | $828,847 | 47 | — | $827,387 | $795,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wright Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $745K for 2022 — 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 Wright Family Foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included educational institutions and organizations, arts and literacy groups, and human-services organizations. For example, Arts for Learning Maryland describes its mission as connecting educators, professional artists, and communities to transform young people’s lives and education through the arts. The Literacy Lab says it works to ensure access to evidence-based literacy development.
Other recipients describe missions centered on education and research: Loyola University Maryland says it is committed to Jesuit Catholic educational and spiritual traditions and liberal education, while Johns Hopkins University says it educates students, fosters original research, and brings the benefits of discovery to the world.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $1,064,991 across 29 grants. Grants ranged from $141 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $500,000 to the Robert Deutsch Foundation, $40,000 to Southwest Baltimore Public Charter School, $35,000 each to Austin Theater Alliance and Baltimore Montessori Charter School, and $30,000 each to Arts for Learning Maryland, JEWELS, Loyola University Maryland, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, and St. Vincent de Paul. The listed grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Lucy Babb Wright and Vernon HC Wright as trustees, and Katherine B. Wright and Mari Beth Moulton as executive directors. The filing states that the executive directors transitioned to employment with the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation effective November 15, 2022.
Wright Family Foundation is led by Katherine B. Wright, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Katherine B. Wright
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $45K (2022)
Mari Beth Moulton
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $85K (2022)
Lucy Babb Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Hc Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $85K, to Mari Beth Moulton (Executive Direc). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wright Family Foundation
How much does Wright Family Foundation give each year?
Wright Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 29 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $869K across 44 grants.
What is Wright Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wright Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,724, across 29 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wright Family Foundation that year got $98K on average.
Where does Wright Family Foundation give grants?
Wright Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (17 grants), Austin, TX (7 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Wright Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wright Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wright Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wright Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Robert Deutsch Foundation ($500,000), Southwest Baltimore Public Charter School ($40,000) and Austin Theater Alliance ($35,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Wright Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the Wright Family Foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included educational institutions and organizations, arts and literacy groups, and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wright Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wright Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Wright Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $745K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wright Family Foundation's EIN?
Wright Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2278319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Wright Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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