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Est.

2004

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

BRIGHT FUTURES is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $766.4K across 2 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

BRIGHT FUTURES PROVIDES RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. BRIGHT FUTURES WORKS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND AVAILABILITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION IN SAN MIGUEL, OURAY, MONTROSE, DELTA, AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES.
Total Funding Given
$766.4K
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$59.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$70.6K
K
Kathleen Merritt
Board Member
G
Gloria Chavira
Board Member
H
Heather Young
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHT FUTURES?
No. BRIGHT FUTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHT FUTURES give?
BRIGHT FUTURES primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado and Texas. 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 BRIGHT FUTURES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHT FUTURES fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $59 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHT FUTURES make each year?
In 2025, BRIGHT FUTURES awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $766 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHT FUTURES fund recently?
In 2025, BRIGHT FUTURES awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include TELLURIDE PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE INC and Beehive Cooperative Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHT FUTURES?
BRIGHT FUTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.