BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC
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The Brighter Choice Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $30,000 to six grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE START-UP GRANTS, SCHOOL FACILITIES, A REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND OPERATIONAL AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHEAST CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK INC
ALBANY, NY
$140K
35%
GREAT SCHOOLS FOR ALL CHILDREN
CLIFTON PARK, NY
$100K
25%
DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Schenectady, NY
$65K
16%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC?
No. BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC give?
BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHEAST CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK INC, GREAT SCHOOLS FOR ALL CHILDREN, and DESTINE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC?
BRIGHTER CHOICE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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