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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Bright Mountain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $65,000 across 10 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$65K
2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Leonard P Wessell
Board Member
A
Amy P Wessell
Board Member
T
Tony Tapia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION?
No. BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION give?
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. 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 MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $65 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include The Children's Health Fund, COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK INC, and Care and Share Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION?
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.