BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION
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The BrightFocus Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, Massachusetts, and New York, with a total of $13.3 million awarded to 140 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION (BRIGHTFOCUS) SEEKS A WORLD FREE FROM DISEASES OF MIND AND SIGHT.
Cause Areas
1
Diseases and conditions
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
$7.1M
5%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$6M
4%
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$5.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$180K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION?
No. BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION give?
BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and 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 BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $180 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $13.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, and JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION?
BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.