Private foundation · EIN 26-1210310 · Rochester, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Building Brighter Days Foundation I NC

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: 19 grants paid, $626K total, median $25K. 95% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$626K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
DaystarRochester, NYDaystar kids new pediatric complex care and learning center$125K
Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NYNew pediatric er waiting room$100K
Center for YouthRochester, NYEmotional and crisis intervention at school #33$50K
Mary CariolaRochester, NYStart of new day habilitation program$50K
The Childrens AgendaRochester, NYGeneral support$35K
Greater Rochester Summer Learning AssocRochester, NYSummer leap/literacy$30K
Bivona Child Advocacy CenterRochester, NYCac intervention services$25K
Childrens InstituteRochester, NYBehavorial supports$25K
Golisano Children's HospitalRochester, NYPediatric oncology research$25K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesRochester, NYContinuum of care$25K
Ymcacamp GorhamRochester, NYEmpowering city youth through nature at camp gorham$25K
Golisano Children's HospitalRochester, NYFund a need mobile unit$25K
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCGeneral support$25K
Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater RochesterRochester, NYPrevention education$20K
Camp Good Days & Special TimesMendon, NYThe lounge$10K
Center for YouthRochester, NYGala support$10K
EquicenterHoneoye Falls, NYHorticulture and equine active learning$10K
Genesee Country Village & MuseumMumford, NYEducational program support$5,980
Rochester City School District School #33Rochester, NYChristmas bears for underprivileged students at school #33$4,536

By state: New York 18 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Building Brighter Days Foundation I NC is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, New York, administered in care of Stoner & Associates Pc, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Building Brighter Days Foundation I NC 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 Building Brighter Days Foundation I NC give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $626K across 19 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Building Brighter Days Foundation I NC give?

New York (18 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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