The Payton Wright Foundation Inc
The payton wright foundation financially assists families who have children being treated for cancer of the brain and spinal cord. Programs include the gas card program, family financial …
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The Payton Wright Foundation financially assists families nationwide who have children with brain cancer, and supports organizations tied to cancer research/care. Find out ways you can help with our mission, donate, volunteer, help a family in need.
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Mission
The payton wright foundation financially assists families who have children being treated for cancer of the brain and spinal cord. Programs include the gas card program, family financial assistance program, and the payton's angels program.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Payton Wright Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Payton Wright Foundation Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 331204054. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $773K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Payton Wright Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 331204054. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Payton Wright Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
The Payton Wright Foundation Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Payton Wright Foundation Inc has $773K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Payton Wright Foundation Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $773K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Payton Wright Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Payton Wright Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Payton Wright Foundation financially assists families nationwide who have children with brain cancer, and supports organizations tied to cancer research/care. Find out ways you can help with our mission, donate, volunteer, help a family in need. The Payton Wright Foundation Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $773K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to The Payton Wright Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Payton Wright Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 331204054, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE PAYTON WRIGHT FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Pamela Payton-Wright Photo (August 10, 2006) - BroadwayWorld
Margot Dionne as Queen Elizabeth and Pamela Payton-Wright as the Duchess of York Photo (January 22, 2007) - BroadwayWorld
Pamela Payton-Wright Photo (March 4, 2014) - BroadwayWorld
Jimmy Charles Payton, Sr. Obituary Dec 10, 2025 - Lucas Funeral Homes
Obituary information for Maralee J. Wright - Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
HUTCHINSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Pioneer Press
Drama Desk Award Winner Pamela Payton-Wright Dies at 78 - Playbill
Paramedic testifies that Daunte Wright had no pulse when he arrived, girlfriend had 'blood coming from her mouth' - Business Insider
Pamela Payton-Wright Pictures - Rotten Tomatoes
Pamela Payton-Wright - TVGuide.com
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 43 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Payton Wright Foundation Inc
- What is The Payton Wright Foundation Inc?
- The Payton Wright Foundation Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. The Payton Wright Foundation financially assists families nationwide who have children with brain cancer, and supports organizations tied to cancer research/care. Find out ways you can help with our mission, donate, volunteer, help a family in need.
- When was The Payton Wright Foundation Inc founded?
- The Payton Wright Foundation Inc was founded in 2008.
- Who leads The Payton Wright Foundation Inc?
- Patrick Wright serves as President.
- Where is The Payton Wright Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
- What is The Payton Wright Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Payton Wright Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- The Payton Wright Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Payton Wright Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 331204054.
- What is The Payton Wright Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.paytonwright.org