Bright Foundation Inc

EIN 20-2851942 · WV · NTEE T20

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$1.3K Funds in MD, WV
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Bright Foundation Inc based in WV paid 10 grants totaling $324.3K to 10 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $300K, with a median of $1.3K. Its largest recipients included WILMER EYE INSTITUTE, WVU CANCER CENTER, and SUMMERSVILLE YOUTH ATHLETICS. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$884,876
Giving (latest yr)
$324,250
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$1.3K
Recipients
10
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Wilmer Eye Institute$300,000
  • Wvu Cancer Center$15,000
  • Summersville Youth Athletics$1,500
  • Ethan Collins$1,250
  • Ethan Elliott$1,250

Where grants went

  • Maryland$300,000 · 1 grant
  • West Virginia$24,250 · 9 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Wilmer Eye Institute
Baltimore, MD
General Donation
$300,000
Wvu Cancer Center
Morgantown, WV
General Donation
$15,000
Summersville Youth Athletics
Summersville, WV
General Donation
$1,500
Jonathan Sweeney JR
Summersville, WV
Higher Education Scholarhip
$1,250
Olivia Short
Craigsville, WV
Higher Education Scholarhip
$1,250
Skyler Nash
Summersville, WV
Higher Education Scholarship
$1,250
Ethan Collins
Summersville, WV
Higher Education Scholarhip
$1,250
Ethan Elliott
Pool, WV
Higher Education Scholarhip
$1,250
Nicholas County Community Foundation
Summersville, WV
Professional Movers of Historical Items From Rt. 39 House to Boe to Be Used As Educational Materials for the Students of Nicholas County
$1,000
Gianna Park
Summersville, WV
Graduation Gift
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Bright Foundation Inc accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Bright Foundation Inc reported 10 itemized grants totaling $324.3K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $300K (median $1.3K).

Recent recipients include WILMER EYE INSTITUTE, WVU CANCER CENTER, SUMMERSVILLE YOUTH ATHLETICS, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bright Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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