Wright to Dream Foundation
Wright to Dream Foundation is a private foundation based in Nephi, Utah. In 2024, it gave $853,084 through 30 grants to organizations in Utah and other states.
Wright to Dream Foundation at a glance
In short: Wright to Dream Foundation gave $853K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $853,084
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,436
- -56.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $4,068,450
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wright to Dream Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications should be written submissions addressed to the Wright to Dream Foundation’s PO Box, to the attention of the Tragedy Support Program. Applicants from Juab County, Utah, will be considered for grants.
- Review Cycle
- Regular review.
- Deadline
- Regular review.
- Contact
Application contact: Emilee Eyer
Mailing address: PO Box 284, Nephi, UT 84648
Phone: (801) 368-9701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wright to Dream Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $814K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 74 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 29% to recipients in North Carolina. Florida, Maine, and Ohio each accounted for 2%, 2%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wright to Dream Foundation gives
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 379% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2020) to $988K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $853K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | To Support the Organization's Activities | $250,000 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | To Support the Organization's Activities | $197,175 |
| Friends of the Millard Childrens Ju Nephi, UT | Building Construction Donation | $150,000 |
| Utah Valley University Foundation Orem, UT | To Support the Organization's Activities | $100,000 |
| Juab High School Nephi, UT | To Support the School District's Activities | $39,000 |
| Dahlia's Hope Pleasant Grove, UT | To Support the Organization's Activities | $21,500 |
| Mission of Grace Lake Worth, FL | To Support Their activities in Haiti | $20,000 |
| TD Charity Foundation Portland, ME | To Assist with the charities activities in Uganda | $16,000 |
| AIM Basketball LLC Lehi, UT | Assist with Organizations Purpose | $10,000 |
| Utah NENA St George, UT | To Support the Orginization's Conference in 2024 | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,068,450 | $830,613 | $881,790 | $853,084 | 30 | $853,084 | $606,952 | $225,190 |
| 2023 | $4,389,588 | $758,426 | $1,005,943 | $987,939 | 15 | $987,939 | $476,131 | $243,203 |
| 2022 | $5,200,359 | $2,054,072 | $956,404 | $807,852 | 9 | $948,234 | $408,505 | $194,996 |
| 2021 | $4,102,691 | $5,151,377 | $1,609,946 | $727,473 | 15 | $1,609,946 | $2,144,428 | $24,687 |
| 2020 | $561,260 | $2,790,622 | $2,048,506 | $532,092 | 5 | — | $348,966 | $16,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wright to Dream Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — 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 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Utah Valley University Foundation says its mission is to assist UVU, including by raising funds for student scholarships and university program development. Mission of Grace describes itself as a Christ-centered organization seeking to meet Haitians’ needs through love and compassion. The Utah State Fair Corporation says it works to preserve Utah’s heritage and showcase agriculture and innovative technology. These are the recipient organizations’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $853,084. Grants ranged from $250 to $250,000, with a median grant of $2,100.
The largest grants included $250,000 to Duke University, $197,175 to the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, $150,000 to Friends of the Millard Childrens Ju, and $100,000 to Utah Valley University Foundation. Other notable grants included $39,000 to Juab High School and $21,500 to Dahlia’s Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Korey Wright and Emily Wright as trustees.
Wright to Dream Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Korey Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wright to Dream Foundation
How much does Wright to Dream Foundation give each year?
Wright to Dream Foundation gave $853K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $988K across 15 grants.
What is Wright to Dream Foundation's typical grant size?
Wright to Dream Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,100, and its average grant was $28,436, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wright to Dream Foundation give grants?
Wright to Dream Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nephi, UT (11 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does Wright to Dream Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Wright to Dream Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Activities" (13 grants).
Who are Wright to Dream Foundation's largest grantees?
Wright to Dream Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($250,000), Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($197,175) and Friends of the Millard Childrens Ju ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wright to Dream Foundation?
Wright to Dream Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $853K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wright to Dream Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Utah Valley University Foundation says its mission is to assist UVU, including by raising funds for student scholarships and university program development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wright to Dream Foundation?
Applications should be written submissions addressed to the Wright to Dream Foundation’s PO Box, to the attention of the Tragedy Support Program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wright to Dream Foundation's EIN?
Wright to Dream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1458987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wright to Dream Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wright-to-dream-foundation-morg_2b11fea39b3a440f94a5dfdef20dafcb
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