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The Bright Family Foundation

Modesto, California  ·  EIN 770126942  ·  Private foundation

The Bright Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $682K in annual giving against $14.6M in assets. This page documents the 119 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Bright Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$682K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.6M
Total assets
119
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Bright Family Foundation funds

The Bright Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, domestic violence, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Bright Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UC Merced Hub
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Merced, CA$205K2023
UC Merced Hub
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Merced, CA$200K2022
UC Merced Ceb Success Center
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Merced, CA$100K2022
UC Merced Ceb Success Center
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Merced, CA$100K2023
UC Merced Ceb Success Center
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Merced, CA$100K2020
University of California Merced
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Merced, CA$100K2017
Children's Crisis Center
SUPPORT PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE.
Modesto, CA$75K2023
Children's Crisis Center
SUPPORT PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE.
Modesto, CA$75K2022
UC Merced Engineering - UC Merced F
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Merced, CA$60K2022
UC Merced Engineering - UC Merced F
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Merced, CA$60K2023
Children's Crisis Center
SUPPORT PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE.
Modesto, CA$60K2020
United Samaritans Foundation
LIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY.
Turlock, CA$55K2023
United Samaritans Foundation
LIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY.
Turlock, CA$55K2022
UC Merced Engineering - UC Merced F
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Merced, CA$50K2020
United Samaritans Foundation
LIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY.
Turlock, CA$45K2020

The Bright Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$520K
2020$682K
2022$982K
2023$1.0M

How to apply for funding from The Bright Family Foundation

The Bright Family Foundation'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 The Bright Family Foundation

Does The Bright Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Bright Family Foundation'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 The Bright Family Foundation fund?
The Bright Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include UC Merced Hub, UC Merced Hub, UC Merced Ceb Success Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Bright Family Foundation give in grants?
The Bright Family Foundation reported $682K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.2M over 119 grants.
Where is The Bright Family Foundation located?
The Bright Family Foundation is based in Modesto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770126942.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Bright Family Foundation'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 The Bright Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.