THE BRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Bright Family Foundation funds educational scholarships and child welfare programs, primarily supporting initiatives at UC Merced and local children's crisis centers in California.
THE BRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION has 92 grants on file funding 36 organizations. Giving increased from $1,000,000 in 2023 to $1,077,500 in 2024. Reported assets: $23,798,362.
Total Assets
$23,798,362
Grants (Last Year)
$1,077,500
Total Grants on File
92
Recipients Funded
36
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,077,500 | 31 | $34,758 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | 31 | $32,258 |
| 2021 | $882,500 | 30 | $29,417 |
Top Grant Recipients
MERCED, CA
MERCED, CA
MERCED, CA
MODESTO, CA
MODESTO, CA
MODESTO, CA
TURLOCK, CA
Merced, CA
Showing top 10 of 92 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 8 filing years)
LOURA ERICKSON
DIRECTOR
RACHEL TOUGAS
DIRECTOR / TREASURER
GARY HUNTER
DIRECTOR
SUSAN HUNTER
DIRECTOR
CAROL BRIGHT TOUGAS
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
JOHN DUNN
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
IRS Filing History
THE BRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 8 years, spanning 2016 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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