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BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for potential grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NY POLICE AND FIRE WIDOWS' & CHILDREN'S BENEFIT FUND INC
New York, NY
$100K
50%

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$50K
25%
MOUNTAIN WAYS INC
Gatlinburg, TN
$50K
25%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC?
No. BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC give?
BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. 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 BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $200 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include NY POLICE AND FIRE WIDOWS' & CHILDREN'S BENEFIT FUND INC, MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and MOUNTAIN WAYS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC?
BRIGHTSIDE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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