Private foundation · EIN 13-4121003 · Princeton, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bright Horizon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $6.3M total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$6.3M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$112M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OHFacilitate, support and increase charitable activities$6.3M
Center for Humanitarian DialogueSWBuild principles of humanity, impartiality and independence.$50K
Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NYBuild movements for justice, equity and dignity.$15K

By state: Ohio 1 · INTL 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Bright Horizon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Princeton, New Jersey, administered in care of Vicky Dionne, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bright Horizon Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bright Horizon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.3M across 3 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Bright Horizon Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), INTL (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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