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BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION

BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION

Rochester, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-3186807
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION

Rochester, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-3186807
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Brighter Days Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $260K in grants to 16 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$260K

2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
A
Amy a Panepinto
Board Member
F
Francis York
Board Member
M
Max Stoner
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION?
No. BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION give?
BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York and North Carolina. 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 DAYS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $260 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, The Children's Agenda Inc, and CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION?
BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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