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The W Wright Foundation

TUCSON, AZ 472199519

The W Wright Foundation is a Tucson-based philanthropic organization with over $1.1 million in assets, funding projects across various U.S. cities and states, led by a volunteer team.

Overview

About The W Wright Foundation

The W Wright Foundation, based in Tucson, Arizona, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $1,119,711. Despite having expenses of $99,971, the foundation generated a revenue of $68,133. The foundation does not specify any particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in a wide range of cities across the United States, including major cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle, as well as smaller towns such as Luray and Williamstown. The foundation operates across numerous states, including Arizona, California, Texas, and New York. The leadership team comprises Melinda Griffith (Secretary), Caro Patterson (President), and several directors, all of whom work on a voluntary basis without compensation.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $1.1M
Total Awarded This Year $90K
Average Grant Size $3K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 3,664
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
TUCSON, AZ US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$1,119,711

in 2024, compared to $1,049,479 in 2023

Annual Grants
$89,500

29 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$10,000Kathleen StromScholarship1492 E Girard Pl 536-A Englewood, CO US2022
$10,000April CaseyScholarship1191 New Brooklyn Road Williamstown, NJ US2023
$10,000Morgann McDonaldScholarship2532 N 4th Street 200 Flagstaff, AZ US2024
$9,000Kassidy SkarisonScholarship2911 S Rocene Pl Tucson, AZ US2022
$9,000Evelina NivaScholarship1684 Tupolo Dr San Jose, CA US2022
$8,000Kathleen StromScholarship1492 E Girard Pl 536-A Englewood, CO US2023
$8,000Jessica AutreyScholarship1492 E Girard PL536-A Englewood, CO US2023
$8,000Aubree Allison ReeseScholarship6243 S Rochester Dr Gilbert, AZ US2023
$8,000Madison WilliamsScholarship2910 W Neff St Boise, ID US2023
$7,500Jessica AutreyScholarship354 East Vestal Place San Antonio, TX US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
MG
MELINDA GRIFFITH
Secretary$02022
CP
CARO PATTERSON
President$02022
SS
SHANELLE SCHMITZ
Director$02022
AH
AUDRIANA HURBON
Director$02022
AF
AMBER FEHRS-BATTEY
Director$02022
HE
HEYLIE EIGEN
Director$02022
PM
PETTIE MARTIN
Director$02022
MG
MELINDA GRIFFITH
Secretary$02023
CP
CARO PATTERSON
President$02023
SS
SHANELLE SCHMITZ
Director$02023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025