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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 14-1798255

Wright Family Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Schenectady, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 46 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,185,914

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $23,691,458
  • Tax year 2023

    $3,082,384

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $22,046,199
  • Tax year 2022

    $557,708

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $19,311,748
  • Tax year 2021

    $223,532

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $17,430,907
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,703,986

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $21,356,578

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY

    Capital Improvements

    $300,000
  2. Schenectady Day NurserySchenectady, NY

    Preschool Expansion Project

    $150,000
  3. Rise High IncSchenectady, NY

    Rise High Program Safety and Support

    $149,420
  4. Boys Girls Club of SchenectadySchenectady, NY

    Camp Lovejoy Swimming Pool

    $97,000
  5. Albany Barn IncAlbany, NY

    Support of Electric City Barn & Artistry Studios

    $79,500
  6. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the CapAlbany, NY

    High School Leadership Program Expansion

    $50,000
  7. Center for Disability Services IncAlbany, NY

    Infrastructure Improvements

    $50,000
  8. Empire State Youth OrchestraSchenectady, NY

    Music Education

    $50,000
  9. 518 ElevatedAlbany, NY

    Youth Pre-Employment & Exploration Exposure

    $50,000
  10. Ellis Hospital FoundationSchenectady, NY

    Funding for Capital Improvements

    $34,000
  11. Reading Is FunSchenectady, NY

    Funding for RIF Program

    $30,000
  12. Union CollegeSchenectady, NY

    Annual Funding for Scholarships

    $24,019
  13. Lake George Land ConservancyBolton LNDG, NY

    Annual Trustee Choice Award

    $20,000
  14. North Country MinistryWarrensburg, NY

    Annual Trustee Choice Award

    $20,000
  15. Charlton SchoolBurnt Hills, NY

    Career Development Program

    $15,000
  16. Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $15,000
  17. Jim and Juli Boeheim FoundationJamesville, NY

    Annual Trustee Choice Award

    $10,000
  18. Anderson Valley Land TrustBoonville, CA

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $10,000
  19. Camp FowlerOrefield, PA

    Annual Trustee Choice Award

    $10,000
  20. XQuest IncSchenectady, NY

    Annual Trustee Choice Award

    $5,000
  21. ADK ActionKeeseville, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $5,000
  22. Saratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga SPGS, NY

    Summer Nights @ SPAC for Schenectady Families Program

    $4,650
  23. Boys and Girls Club of SchenectadySchenectady, NY

    Annual Trustee Choice award

    $2,500
  24. Anderson Falls Heritage SocietyKeeseville, NY

    Annual Trustee Choice Award

    $2,500
  25. Mom Starts Here IncSchenectady, NY

    Baby Item Network

    $2,325
  26. Schenectady Inner City MinistrySchenectady, NY

    Urban Farms Organic Waste Composting Project

    $0
  27. Animal Protective FoundationGlenville, NY

    Humane Housing for dogs

    $0
  28. CREATE Community StudiosSchenectady, NY

    CREATE Community Studio Expansion and Ceramics Studio

    $0
  29. Homeless Travelers Aid SocietyAlbany, NY

    Capital Region Furniture Bank

    $0
  30. Food Pantries of the Capital DistAlbany, NY

    Access to Healthy Food for Schenectady Residents

    $0
  31. Lake George AssociationLake George, NY

    Septic Tank Inspection Program

    $0
  32. Better Community Neighborhoods IncSchenectady, NY

    Support for pre-construction work for housing project in City of Schenectady

    $0
  33. City of Schenectady dba Music HavenSchenectady, NY

    Funding for stage improvements

    $0
  34. Mohonasen Foundation for ExcellenceSchenectady, NY

    Pathways to Success Program

    $0
  35. Schenectady Hindu TempleSchenectady, NY

    Funding for Community Center

    $0
  36. Seah IncSchenectady, NY

    Funding for Senior Engagement at Home Program

    $0
  37. YWCA of SchenectadySchenectady, NY

    Early Learning Expansion Project

    $0
  38. Field Fork NetworkBuffalo, NY

    Funding for Double Up Food Bucks Program

    $0
  39. Anderson Valley Housing AssociationPhilo, CA

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $0
  40. Jack Falvo III FoundationSchenectady, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $0
  41. Adirondack Mountain ClubLake Placid, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice awards

    $0
  42. Community Fathers IncSchenectady, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $0
  43. Animal Protective Foundation of SchGlenville, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $0
  44. The Kemp Animal SanctuaryThurman, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $0
  45. Better Community Neighborhoods IncSchenectady, NY

    Contribution from Annual Trustee Choice Awards

    $0
  46. Better Community Neighborhoods IncSchenectady, NY

    BCNI Capacity Building

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health2 grants $334,00048% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $152,32522% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $136,65019% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $50,0007% of the total
  5. Environment3 grants $30,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York43 grants $1,165,914
  2. California2 grants $10,000
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ashley G PalmTreasurer Hours 2Pay $0
  • Heather M WardPresident Hours 2Pay $0
  • Linda NizolekSecretary Hours 2Pay $0
  • Meghan FrazierVice President Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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