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Brightwater Fund is a private corporation based in DARIEN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Vogal & Co. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $808K. Total assets have decreased from $20.3M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Brightwater Fund has made 66 grants totaling $939K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $443K and $496K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $78K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$88K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brightwater Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MA.
Brightwater Fund has distributed a total of $939K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $78K.
Brightwater Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brightwater Fund is headquartered in DARIEN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annchristine Gormley | Secretary / Treasurer | $55K | $7K | $62K |
| Gloria Jarecki | President / Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna M C Jarecki | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen B Chandler | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Jarecki | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$939K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian HospitalGeneral Use | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| White Plains HospitalGeneral Use | White Plains, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| AcluGeneral Use | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| New Yorkers For ChildrenGeneral Use | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Carver CenterGeneral Use | Port Chester, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Pelham Picture HouseGeneral Use | Pelham, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGeneral Use | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGeneral Use | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGeneral Use | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Iona CollegeGeneral Use | New Rochelle, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Innocence ProjectGeneral Use | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Saint Jude Children'S Research HospitalGeneral Use | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Vera Institue Of JusticeGeneral Use | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Study Of Responsive LawGeneral Use | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Meals-On-Wheels Of White PlainsGeneral Use | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Cottage HospitalGeneral Use | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wnet - Channel 13General Use | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Coalition For The HomelessGeneral Use | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Ifco Alliance For Families JusticeGeneral Use | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Lifting Up WestchesterGeneral Use | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Reform AllianceGeneral Use | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Marshall ProjectGeneral Use | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Fisher House Foundation IncGeneral Use | Rockville, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Drug Policy AllianceGeneral Use | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeGeneral Use | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Remote Area Medical FoundationGeneral Use | Rockford, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Human Rights FirstGeneral Use | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rutgers University FoundationGeneral Use | New Brunswick, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Boston MedflightGeneral Use | Bedford, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| TruthoutGeneral Use | Sacramento, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Childfund InternationalGeneral Use | Richmond, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Preservation TrustGeneral Use | Nantucket, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| The Goodnation FoundationGeneral Use | New York, NY | $43K | 2021 |
| The Eisenhower ProjectGeneral Use | New York, NY | $29K | 2021 |
| Public TheaterGeneral Use | New York, NY | $15K | 2021 |