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Bright Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MODESTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $23.8M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $8.9M in 2011 to $23M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Bright Family Foundation has made 148 grants totaling $4.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $682K in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $205K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Bright Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 148 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA.
Bright Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.5M across 148 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $205K.
Bright Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (770126942) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Bright Family Foundation is headquartered in MODESTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loura Erickson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Dunn | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Bright Tougas | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Hunter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Hunter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Tougas | DIRECTOR / TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$23M
Fair Market Value
$23M
Net Worth
$23M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$468K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total Grants
148
Total Giving
$4.5M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uc Merced HubEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Merced, CA | $205K | 2023 |
| Uc Merced Ceb Success CenterEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. | Merced, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Children'S Crisis CenterSUPPORT PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. | Modesto, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Uc Merced Engineering - Uc Merced FEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Merced, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| United Samaritans FoundationLIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. | Turlock, CA | $55K | 2023 |
| Center For Human ServicesSUPPORT TEENS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. | Modesto, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Ucsf School Of Medicine-Dept Of NeuMEDICAL RESEARCH. | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Sierra Vista Child Family ServicesCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. | Modesto, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Boys Girls Clubs Of Stanislaus CounCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. | Modesto, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| St Lukes Family FoundationPROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICE TO NEEDY. | Modesto, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Csu Stanislaus FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Turlock, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Kvie - Channel 6SUPPORT PUBLIC TELEVISION. | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of TracyCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. | Tracy, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mcphs UniversityEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Opera ModestotownsendSUPPORT LOCAL ARTS. | Modesto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Stanislaus Family Justice Center FoASSISTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS | Modesto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| State Theatre Of ModestoSUPPORT LOCAL ARTS. | Modesto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Hospice FoundationCARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL. | Modesto, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Stanislaus County Library FoundatioSUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. | Modesto, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Parent Resource CenterHELP DISADVANTAGED LEARN PARENTING SKILLS. | Modesto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| MuttvilleANIMAL RESCUE | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Modesto Symphony OrchestraSUPPORT LOCAL ARTS. | Modesto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul SocietyPROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. | Riverbank, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Learning QuestEDUCATIONAL. | Modesto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Veterans FirstDONATION | Riverbank, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Stanislaus CountyDONATION | Modesto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Astro FoundationANIMAL RESCUE | Oakdale, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Education Foundation Of StanislausEDUCATIONAL. | Modesto, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Oakdale Equine RescueANIMAL RESCUE | Oakdale, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts - Yosemite Area CouncilCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. | Modesto, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Central West BalletSUPPORT LOCAL ARTS | Modesto, CA | $1K | 2023 |
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