How to apply
No set format required Contact: Wanda Russell, Po Box 635001, Nacogdoches, Tx, 9365648378 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Libertlooneyville Volunteer Fire DepartmentCushing, TX | Radios | $250K |
| The Village NacNacogdoches, TX | Bath/laundry house renovation | $200K |
| Nacogoches Law Enforcement FoundationNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $145K |
| Nacogdoches Isd Education FoundationNacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | $110K |
| Nacogdoches Boys Youth Baseball AssociationNacodoches, TX | Field restoration | $109K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Deep East TxNacogdoches, TX | Air conditioner replacement | $100K |
| Nacogdoches County Sheriff's OfficeNacogdoches, TX | 2 ford f-150 police package | $80K |
| Nacogdoches County Hospital DistrictNacogdoches, TX | Radio equipment upgrade | $51K |
| Friends of Historic NacogdochesNacogdoches, TX | Robertson photo etx research center | $50K |
| Glory Gang MinistriesNacogdoches, TX | Bus ministries | $50K |
| Love IncNacogdoches, TX | Shared table program | $50K |
| Millard's CrossingNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $50K |
| Nacogdoches County Chamber FoundationNacogdoches, TX | Building repairs | $46K |
| Nacogdoches Hero FoundationNacogdoches, TX | Vfw roof project | $35K |
| Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX | Scholarships | $31K |
| Boys and Girls Club of Deep East TxNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $30K |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Livestock AssociationNacogdoches, TX | Pineywoods fair jr steer show | $27K |
| The Helping HouseNacogdoches, TX | Fencing and locking system | $25K |
| Humane Society of Nacogdoches CountyNacogdoches, TX | Sponsor "paws" banquet | $20K |
| Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TX | Scholarships | $19K |
| The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX | Scholarships | $17K |
| Christ Episcopal SchoolNacogdoches, TX | Computer system upgrade | $15K |
| Fredonial Hill Baptist AcademyNacogdoches, TX | Playground equipment | $15K |
| Regents Academy of Nacogdoches IncNacogdoches, TX | Equipment | $15K |
| God's Open Door to Eternal Life IncNacogdoches, TX | Awnings | $14K |
| Bridges InternationalAustin, TX | Annual crusade for christ | $10K |
| Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TX | General operations | $10K |
| Christian Women's Job CorpNacogdoches, TX | Women's support program | $10K |
| FIRST Christian ChurchNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10K |
| FIRST Christian ChurchNacgodoches, TX | Furniture | $10K |
| Love IncNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10K |
| Nacogdoches Hope Food PantryNacogdoches, TX | Food pantry | $10K |
| Nacogdoches Senior CenterNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $10K |
| Kilgore CollegeKilgore, TX | Scholarship | $9,829 |
| Friends of Historic NacogdochesNacogdoches, TX | Signage for downtown buildings | $9,500 |
| Nacogdoches County Youth Commercial Heifer ShowGarrison, TX | General purposes | $9,250 |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy CenterNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $6,450 |
| East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX | Scholarships | $5,165 |
| East Texas Food BankTyler, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Nac Foster RescueNacogdoches, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Solid Foundation AssociationNacogdoches, TX | Gala sponsor | $5,000 |
| Azleway Children's ServicesNacogdoches, TX | Easter & christmas celebration | $4,000 |
| Community RxNacogdoches, TX | Medication program | $4,000 |
| Stonewall Nac Community CenterNacogdoches, TX | Coat project | $3,500 |
| Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX | Scholarships | $2,725 |
| Greater East Texas Community Action ProgramNacogdoches, TX | Project sos | $2,500 |
| The Village NacNacogdoches, TX | Spring gala support | $2,500 |
| Angelina CollegeLufkin, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Texas State Technical CollegeWaco, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Panola CollegeCarthage, TX | Scholarships | $1,508 |
| Concerned Black MenNacogdoches, TX | Scholarship gala support | $1,400 |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $1,225 |
| Solid Foundation AssociationNacogdoches, TX | Car project | $1,000 |
| Central Texas CollegeKilleen, TX | Scholarships | $549 |
| Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | Scholarships | $486 |
| Lone Star CollegeHouston, TX | Scholarships | $52 |
About this foundation
Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nacogdoches, Texas, administered in care of C Byron Smith, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No set format required Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 58 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation give?
Texas (58 grants), per its latest filing.
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