BRIGHT FUTURE FUNDPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
BRIGHT FUTURE FUND is a 501(c) grantmaker that reported $182.1M in total grants paid to 42 grantees in filing year 2024. 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
BRIGHT FUTURE FUND IS DEDICATED TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL AMERICANS. BRIGHT FUTURE FUND SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY, PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, AND MAKE AMERICA MORE FAIR AND JUST.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Our American Future Action
Washington, DC
$20M
11%
WORKING AMERICA
Washington, DC
$14.5M
8%
RAPID RESIST ACTION
CHICAGO, IL
$12.4M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$1.8M
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 40 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 1 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHT FUTURE FUND?
No. BRIGHT FUTURE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHT FUTURE FUND give?
BRIGHT FUTURE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Wisconsin, and 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 FUTURE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHT FUTURE FUND fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHT FUTURE FUND make each year?
In 2024, BRIGHT FUTURE FUND awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $182.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHT FUTURE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, BRIGHT FUTURE FUND awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Our American Future Action, WORKING AMERICA, and RAPID RESIST ACTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHT FUTURE FUND?
BRIGHT FUTURE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.