Private foundation · Huntingdon
Wright Charitable Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 16 totaling $155,431
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $20,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Carroll County
- Buildings & equipment
- 2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “To build a children's playground”; “Help purchase new equipment”
- Funds new groups?
- 12% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 16.
- Total giving that year
- $155,431
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155K | $155K | 16 |
| 2024 | $205K | $205K | 15 |
| 2023 | $215K | $215K | 15 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Phil Fry · Huntingdon · (731) 986-4401
- What to send
- Civic organizations apply with the trustee for funds needed to help the general public. The committee determines the needs and awards on a as needed basis.
- Deadlines
- No specific deadlines are noted but the committee has estiblished a format of giving to organiations
- Limits
- All monies awarded must be for organizations that benefit the town of Huntingdon.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Wanda FullerTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Arts Focus
- Support and prevent child abuse
- To meet the educational needs
- Shooting Range
- To build a children's playground
- To help with the upkeep of the grounds
- To promote outdoors to children
- Help low income families with homes
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dixie | Huntingdon, Carroll County | In memory of Dale Kelley | $25K |
| Carroll Co Newsleader | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Help fund new projects | $25K |
| Carroll Co Shooting Sports Park Inc. | Mckenzie, Carroll County | Shooting Range | $20K |
| Clark Cemetery | Huntingdon, Carroll County | To help with the upkeep of the grounds | $20K |
| Carroll County Inclusion Park | Huntingdon, Carroll County | To build a children's playground | $10K |
| Carl Perkins Exchange Club Carl Perkins Exchange Club | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Support and prevent child abuse | $5,000 |
| Carroll Academy School | Huntingdon, Carroll County | To meet the educational needs | $5,000 |
| Fullerstrong Outdoors Foundation | Huntingdon, Carroll County | To promote outdoors to children | $5,000 |
| Habitat of Humanity of Carroll Co | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Help low income families with homes | $5,000 |
| Huntingdon Alumni Association | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Support of alumni and scholarships | $5,000 |
| Huntingdon High School | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Arts Focus | $5,000 |
| Carroll Co Rescue Squad | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Help purchase new equipment | $5,000 |
| Huntingdon Middle School | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Arts Focus | $5,000 |
| Huntingdon Primary School | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Arts Focus | $5,000 |
| Never Quit Foundation | Huntingdon, Carroll County | Assisting with people fighting cance | $5,000 |
| Project 1914 | Huntingdon, Carroll County | To meet the needs of children | $5,000 |