Mission
Hurston/Wright Foundation's mission is to mentor, honor and discover Black writers, providing community and professional development through culturally relevant services, support and opportunities.
Public Charity
Zora Neale HurstonRichard Wright Foundation Hurston Wright Foundation
Zora Neale HurstonRichard Wright Foundation Hurston Wright Foundation, of Washington, DC, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2022 filing shows $446K in revenue, $443K in expenses, $229K in total assets. 9 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $190K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 521706969
Washington, DC
Leadership Development
NTEE: W70
Latest filing: 2022
Total Revenue$446K
Total Expenses$443K
Total Assets$229K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$190K
Filing Years2017–2022
Sample Grants Received
2023 VISIONS - PROJECTS & EVENTS GRANT (HISTORY): DC YOUTH WRITER ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM
$25,000
LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT
$50,000
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES SUSTAINING THE HUMANITIES THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (NEH SHARP)
$20,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,000
general support
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Treasurer
Adrian Mayse
Board Member
Andre Perry
Board Chair
Audrey C Hipkins
Board Member
Beverley East
Board Member
Cynthia Landrum
Board Member
David Whettstone
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $446K | $443K | $229K |
| 2020 | $302K | $206K | $210K |
| 2019 | $223K | $157K | $101K |
| 2018 | $130K | $122K | $33K |
| 2017 | $87K | $84K | $25K |
Between 2017 and 2022, reported annual revenue grew from $87K to $446K (+415%), with total assets most recently reported at $229K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.