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Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation is a private corporation based in NACOGDOCHES, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is C Byron Smith. It holds total assets of $24.7M. Annual income is reported at $10M. Total assets have grown from $426K in 2010 to $25.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation has made 237 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2020 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 132 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 81 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, Georgia, which account for 100% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$227
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 66 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 237 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, GA.
Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 237 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K.
Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (752717755) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation is headquartered in NACOGDOCHES, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Stanley Jones | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Greg Williams | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Billy Earley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Mast | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kurt Sutton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wanda Russell | SECRETARY/TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$25.6M
Fair Market Value
$32.6M
Net Worth
$24M
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$774K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $18.5M
Total Grants
237
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
81
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian ChurchRENOVATION PROJECTS | Nacgodoches, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Love IncOPPERMAN BUILDING | Nacogdoches, TX | $165K | 2023 |
| Sfasu FoundationAVIATION EQUIPMENT | Nacogdoches, TX | $161K | 2023 |
| Millard'S CrossingGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nacogdoches, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Nacogdoches Senior CenterNEW BUILDING PROJECT | Nacogdoches, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Nacogdoches Airport ImprovementGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nacogdoches, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Solid Foundation AssociationBUS MINISTRY | Nacogdoches, TX | $67K | 2023 |
| Stephen F Austin State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Nacogdoches, TX | $51K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Historic NacogdochesEAST TEXAS RESEARCH CENTER FILM PROJ | Nacogdoches, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Deep East TxROOF REPLACEMENT | Nacogdoches, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of NacogdochesSPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM | Nacogdoches, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At TylerSCHOLARSHIPS | Tyler, TX | $31K | 2023 |
| Christian Women'S Job CorpGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nacogdoches, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Texas A&M UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | College Station, TX | $29K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinSCHOLARSHIPS | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mission Nacnew HorizonsMISSION SUPPORT | Nacogdoches, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Le Tourneau UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Longview, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| The Village NacMOVE BAPTIST SCOUT HOUSE | Nacogdoches, TX | $22K | 2023 |
| Nacogdoches County Youth LivestockPINEYWOODS FAIR JR STEER SHOW | Nacogdoches, TX | $19K | 2023 |
| County Of NacogdochesNACOGDOCHES COMMERCIAL HEIFER SHOW | Nacogdoches, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Tarleton State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Stephenville, TX | $14K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nacogdoches, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Cal Farley'S Boys RanchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Amarillo, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Bridges InternationalANNUAL CRUSADE FOR CHRIST | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Wiley HotelREPAIRS | Garrison, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy CenterEQUIPMENT PURCHASES | Nacogdoches, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Tyler Junior CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Tyler, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Nacogdoches County ProbationTRAINING SUPPLIES | Nacogdoches, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Angelina CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Lufkin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Etoile Volunteer Fire DepartmentGENERAL OPERATIONS | Etoile, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Community RxGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nacogdoches, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Texas State Technical CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Waco, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Calvary Baptist ChurchSANCITITY FOR LIFE | Nacogdoches, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Gloria Russell Children'S MinistryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lufkin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Nac Foster RescueGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nacogdoches, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Guiding Eyes For The BlindGENERAL OPERATIONS | Yorktown Heights, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas Archeological SocietyPROJECT 1716 MISSION | San Marcos, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Panola CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Carthage, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Nacogoches Law EnforcementSTOP THE BLEED PROGRAM | Nacogdoches, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At DallasSCHOLARSHIPS | Richardson, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Texas State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | San Marcos, TX | $3K | 2023 |