BRIGHT PROMISE
AI Summary
BRIGHT PROMISE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $291.4K in total grants paid to 11 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO STRENGTHEN AND SUSTAIN PARTNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BY GENERATING NEW SOURCES OF REVENUE SO THAT MORE FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE THE BENEFIT FROM URBAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Chicago West Side Christian School Association
Chicago, IL
$523.2K
18%
DAYSTAR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Chicago, IL
$447.5K
16%
SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CHICAGO, IL
$289.5K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 21 grantees
- 26 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHT PROMISE?
No. BRIGHT PROMISE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHT PROMISE give?
BRIGHT PROMISE primarily gives to organizations located in 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 BRIGHT PROMISE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHT PROMISE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHT PROMISE make each year?
In 2025, BRIGHT PROMISE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $291 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHT PROMISE fund recently?
In 2025, BRIGHT PROMISE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Chicago West Side Christian School Association, DAYSTAR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, and SALEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHT PROMISE?
BRIGHT PROMISE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.