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The Brightwater Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, with additional support in Washington, DC, and Texas. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Brightwater Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC
$940K
6%
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
$625K
4%
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$552.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Brightwater Fund?
No. The Brightwater Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Brightwater Fund give?
The Brightwater Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, 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 The Brightwater Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Brightwater Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Brightwater Fund make each year?
In 2025, The Brightwater Fund awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $563 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Brightwater Fund fund recently?
In 2025, The Brightwater Fund awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC, and MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Brightwater Fund?
The Brightwater Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.