Bright Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Bright Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa with $32.7M in assets, focused on Education. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$32.7Mtotal assets

2019IRS ruling year

Educationfocus area

Grants Bright Foundation has awarded

6 grantees · $2.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Iowa State University Foundation $871K
University Of Iowa Center for Advancement $733K
University Of Northern Iowa Foundation $554K
Southwestern Community College $36K
Des Moines Area Community College $33K
Indian Hills Foundation $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

About Bright Foundation

TypePrivate operating foundation
Primary focusEducation
HeadquartersDes Moines, Iowa
EIN426073848
IRS ruling2019

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Education area

This foundation funds education. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Education — largest grantmakers:

Andrew W Mellon Foundation$7.82B assets Carnegie Corporation of New York$4.54B assets John S and James L Knight Foundation INC$2.53B assets Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation$2.45B assets Alfred P Sloan Foundation$2.17B assets The Schmidt Family Foundation$1.99B assets

Foundations in Iowa:

Iowa West Foundation$495.7M assets Roy J Carver Charitable Tr$241.5M assets Principal Financial Group Foundation INC$204.1M assets Transamerica Foundation$172.1M assets Charles E Lakin Foundation INC$134.9M assets The Stanley Foundation$134.5M assets

Frequently asked questions

What is Bright Foundation?

Bright Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa with $32.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Bright Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Education (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Bright Foundation?

Bright Foundation's EIN is 426073848. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.