The Bright Family Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 77-0126942 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.4M
- Grants reported
- 59
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- $265K
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | $1.3M |
| 2024 | 31 | $1.1M |
Where The Bright Family Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC MERCED HUB | MERCED, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 | $265K |
| UC MERCED HUB | MERCED, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $235K |
| CHILDREN'S CRISIS CENTER | MODESTO, CA | SUPPORT PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. | 2025 | $200K |
| UC MERCED CEB SUCCESS CENTER | MERCED, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2025 | $100K |
| UC MERCED CEB SUCCESS CENTER | MERCED, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. | 2024 | $100K |
| UNITED SAMARITANS FOUNDATION | TURLOCK, CA | LIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. | 2025 | $80K |
| UC MERCED ENGINEERING - UC MERCED F | MERCED, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 | $75K |
| CHILDREN'S CRISIS CENTER | MODESTO, CA | SUPPORT PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE. | 2024 | $75K |
| UNITED SAMARITANS FOUNDATION | TURLOCK, CA | LIVING ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. | 2024 | $70K |
| UC MERCED ENGINEERING - UC MERCED F | MERCED, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $60K |
| CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES | MODESTO, CA | SUPPORT TEENS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. | 2025 | $55K |
| CSU STANISLAUS FOUNDATION | TURLOCK, CA | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 | $45K |
| SIERRA VISTA CHILD FAMILY SERVICES | MODESTO, CA | COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. | 2025 | $45K |
| CSU STANISLAUS FOUNDATION | TURLOCK, CA | EDUCATIONAL | 2025 | $45K |
| MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION | MODESTO, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $40K |
| CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES | MODESTO, CA | SUPPORT TEENS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. | 2024 | $40K |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF STANISLAUS COUN | MODESTO, CA | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. | 2024 | $35K |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF STANISLAUS COUN | MODESTO, CA | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. | 2025 | $35K |
| UCSF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-DEPT OF NEU | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | MEDICAL RESEARCH. | 2025 | $35K |
| SIERRA VISTA CHILD FAMILY SERVICES | MODESTO, CA | COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. | 2024 | $35K |
| UCSF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-DEPT OF NEU | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | MEDICAL RESEARCH. | 2024 | $35K |
| OPERA MODESTOTOWNSEND | MODESTO, CA | SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS. | 2025 | $30K |
| ST LUKES FAMILY FOUNDATION | MODESTO, CA | PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICE TO NEEDY. | 2024 | $30K |
| ST LUKES FAMILY FOUNDATION | MODESTO, CA | PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICE TO NEEDY. | 2025 | $30K |
| STANISLAUS COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATIO | MODESTO, CA | SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY. | 2025 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- CAROL BRIGHT TOUGAS
- Address
- 1620 N CARPENTER RD BLDG B MODESTO, CA, 95351
- Phone
- 2095268242
- Deadlines
- N/A
- Application materials
- A STATEMENT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE ON ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD, INCLUDING THEIR TAX ID NUMBER, OR ON BRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATIONS'S GRANT APPLICATION FORM.
- Restrictions
- N/A
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Bright Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.