Quick Summary
Name: Wright Family Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,983,059 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $100,000+ (minimum threshold) |
| Average Grant | ~$62,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling with Fixed Deadline (September deadline for October meeting) |
Contact Details
Website: www.wrightfamilyfoundation.org
Phone: 518-605-8037
Address: PO Box 9607, Schenectady, NY 12309
Geographic Focus
Primarily serves Schenectady County, New York. Organizations located outside Schenectady County may apply if they can substantiate how their program has a primary impact on citizens who live in Schenectady County.
Funding Priorities
- Neighborhood Revitalization: Transforming distressed areas into neighborhoods of opportunity by leveraging private, public and community resources
- Jobs and Career Support: Empowering people to overcome adverse circumstances and gain job skills that provide access to sustainable career opportunities
- Education: Supporting not-for-profit educational and empowerment programs to inspire hope in urban youth
- Social Needs: Funding requests that support social needs will also be considered
- Grants available for both capital projects and program support
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly listed. However, organizations must:
- Be 501(c)(3), 501(a), or 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organizations
- Serve or impact Schenectady County residents
- Align with foundation's priority areas
- Meet minimum grant threshold of $100,000 (smaller grants may be considered with prior trustee approval)
- Wait three years from previous grant approval before reapplying
Application Method
Applications must be submitted online and may be submitted at any time. Applications submitted prior to the September 15 deadline will be considered at the foundation's October meeting. The foundation focuses on sustainable impact grants with a minimum of $100,000 (can include multi-year grants totaling $100,000).
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