Mission
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION EXISTS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE MEANINGFUL, EFFECTIVE, AND ENGAGED PHILANTHROPISTS.
Public Charity
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION, of SAN JOSE, CA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $25.6M in revenue, $22.3M in expenses, $10.8M in total assets. IRS filings disclose 2,651 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $52.6M.
EIN: 462109112
SAN JOSE, CA
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
NTEE: T12
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$25.6M
Total Expenses$22.3M
Total Assets$10.8M
Grants Given2,651
Grant Total$52.6M
Filing Years2018–2024
Where $100 goes at Bright Funds Foundation
How Bright Funds Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$2
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
The foundation provides a platform for supporting charitable programs, charitable initiatives, and charitable organizations in order to enhance and improve the lives of those in need
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to Bright Funds Foundation
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
GENERAL PURPOSE
$1,489,137
GENERAL PURPOSE
$520,432
GENERAL PURPOSE
$444,718
GENERAL PURPOSE
$414,011
GENERAL PURPOSE
$405,419
Showing up to 5 of 2,651 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
SECRETARY
Andrew Flachner
TREASURER
Cliff Goldstein
President
Srinagesh Vitthalana
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.6M | $22.3M | $10.8M |
| 2023 | $85.7M | $83.9M | $21.3M |
| 2022 | $69.9M | $68.3M | $27.3M |
| 2019 | $40.8M | $37.0M | $16.4M |
| 2018 | $30.9M | $28.1M | $12.2M |
Between 2018 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $30.9M to $25.6M (-17%), with total assets most recently reported at $10.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.