Private foundation · Hartford, CT

Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable

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Typical grant size
$1K $2K $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
9
Repeat grantees
5
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesAPLLICATIONS CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS IN THE ORDER RECEIVED
ContactJAMES T BETTS TRUSTEE · 8602515000
MaterialsBY WRITTEN REQUEST
RestrictionsONLY ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF IRS CODE AND QUALIFYING AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER SEC. 509(A) ARE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

James T Betts
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
9.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'15
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
125
Total grants awarded
$363K
Total amount
$3K
Average grant
$13K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$53K
14 grants
2023
$45K
14 grants
2022
$44K
14 grants
2021
$44K
14 grants
2020
$41K
14 grants
2019
$34K
14 grants
2018
$34K
14 grants
2015
$33K
13 grants
2014
$35K
14 grants

Top recipients

Mt Holyoke College
6 grants · MA
$56K
The Hartford Symphony
6 grants · CT
$54K
My Holyoke College
2 grants · MA
$25K
9 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$23K
YMCA of Greater Hartford
9 grants · CT
$23K
9 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$23K
United Way of Greater Hartford
6 grants · CT
$22K
The Hartford Symphany
2 grants · CT
$21K
The Salvation Army
8 grants · CT
$17K
9 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$10K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

My Holyoke College
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
MA · TY 2024
$13K
The Hartford Symphany
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$11K
United Way of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$5K
Greater Hartford Arts Council
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$4K
YMCA of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Hartford Hospital
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$3K
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$3K
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$2K
Wmnr Fine Arts Radio
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$2K
Hartford Stage
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$1K
Foundation for West Hartford Public
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$1K
Ct Natioanl Guard Foundation Inc
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$1K
Charter Oak Chapter American Red Cross
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2024
$1K
My Holyoke College
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
MA · TY 2023
$12K
The Hartford Symphany
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$10K
United Way of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$4K
Hartford Hospital
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$3K
YMCA of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$3K
Greater Hartford Arts Council
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$3K
Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$2K
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$2K
Wmnr Fine Arts Radio
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Foundation for West Hartford Public
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Ct Natioanl Guard Foundation Inc
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Charter Oak Chapter American Red Cross
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Hartford Stage
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2023
$1K
Mt Holyoke College
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
MA · TY 2022
$11K
The Hartford Symphony
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$10K
United Way of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$4K
Hartford Hospital
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$3K
YMCA of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$3K
Greater Hartford Arts Council
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$3K
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$2K
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$2K
Wmnr Fine Arts Radio
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$1K
Charter Oak Chapter American Red Cross
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$1K
Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$1K
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$1K
Hartford Stage
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$1K
Ct National Guard Foundation Inc
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2022
$1K
Mt Holyoke College
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
MA · TY 2021
$11K
The Hartford Symphony
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$10K
United Way of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$4K
Greater Hartford Arts Council
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$3K
Hartford Hospital
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$3K
YMCA of Greater Hartford
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$3K
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$2K
The Salvation Army
UNRESTRICTED GIFT
CT · TY 2021
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.