SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION)
SAN JOSE, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-3879958
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that filed $169.7K in total grants paid to 12 grantees in 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Youth development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Ncga Foundation
Pebble Beach, CA
$135K
12%
INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$87K
8%
Stroke Awareness Foundation
Campbell, CA
$78K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 45 grantees
- 8 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION)?
No. SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) give?
SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, and Illinois. 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 SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) make each year?
In 2024, SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $150 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) fund recently?
In 2024, SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Ncga Foundation, INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and Stroke Awareness Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION)?
SMALL WORLD FOUNDATION (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS BRIGHT STAR FOUNDATION) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.