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Bright Future Fund

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 934678619  ·  Private foundation

Bright Future Fund is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $182.1M in annual giving against $1.1M in assets. This page documents the 53 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Bright Future Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$182.1M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$1.1M
Total assets
53
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bright Future Fund funds

Bright Future Fund's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, education, youth development.

Economic DevelopmentEducationYouth Development

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bright Future Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Future Forward USA Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$20.8M2024
Our American Future Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$20.0M2024
Working America
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$14.5M2024
Rapid Resist Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$12.4M2024
Working America Education
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$10.0M2024
Workmoney Foundation Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$10.0M2024
Forward Majority Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$7.8M2024
Center for Voter Information
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$6.7M2024
Workmoney Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$6.5M2024
Pro-democracy Campaign
GENERAL SUPPORT
Foxboro, MA$6.0M2024
Majority Forward
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$5.3M2024
Focus for Democracy Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Camarillo, CA$4.5M2024
Pivotpac
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$4.3M2024
Future Now Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$4.0M2024
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Dover, DE$3.8M2024

How to apply for funding from Bright Future Fund

Bright Future Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Bright Future Fund

Does Bright Future Fund accept grant applications?
Bright Future Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bright Future Fund fund?
Bright Future Fund's grants focus on economic development. Recent recipients include Future Forward USA Action, Our American Future Action, Working America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bright Future Fund give in grants?
Bright Future Fund reported $182.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $182.1M over 53 grants.
Where is Bright Future Fund located?
Bright Future Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 934678619.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bright Future Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bright Future Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.