Robert F & Valerie Wright Charitable
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on health-related initiatives, community support, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, as evidenced by its funding to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association, and Paralyzed Veterans of America. The foundation also supports educational institutions and local community services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and development. It primarily serves a diverse range of populations, including veterans, individuals with health challenges, and youth. While the foundation is based in New Jersey, its funding extends to various states across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered charitable nonprofit seeking modest unrestricted support for community service, health, veterans, disability, or education-related work, often with a local connection or demonstrable alignment to prior grantees.
Good Fit
- • Request is for a modest, one-time unrestricted grant (typical award sizes are small to mid four-figures).
- • Organization works in community services, health, veterans, disability advocacy, or education — areas seen among past grantees.
- • Can demonstrate local ties or a clear practical use for the requested funds in the application statement.
- • Willingness to apply via mailed statement and to engage directly with the named trustee contact.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached at least a dozen states (including MI, TX, NJ, NY, FL and DC), with most dollars going outside the foundation's home state, indicating a broadly multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 23 distinct recipients (30 in the prior observed year) covering colleges, local community service groups, health and veterans charities; the mix of many independent grantees across two years indicates broad recipient variety.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (six new recipients in the latest year) and the filings include explicit application instructions and a named mailing contact with a rolling submission policy, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
