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A Brighter Path

Preselected recipients only Capistrano Beach, California · EIN 462527661

A Brighter Path is a private foundation in Capistrano Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,660 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $90,660 and the largest $90,660. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $71,535 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$71,5351$19,266
2024$90,6601$0

How to apply

A Brighter Path says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What A Brighter Path funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Dr Dathu Memorial Charitable TrustRehabilitation and education of mentally retarded orphans$90,660

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does A Brighter Path accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does A Brighter Path give?

$90,660 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $90,660.

Who runs A Brighter Path?

Its 2024 filing lists Pamela M Martinez (President/Direc), Michael R Manning Cpa (Treasurer/Direc) and Alejandro J Martinez (Secretary/Direc).

What does A Brighter Path fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and international.

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