The Bright Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bright Family Foundation is a private foundation in Modesto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $265,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$265,000
- Assets$32.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 31 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 31 | $26.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 28 | $32.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Bright Tougas 1620 N Carpenter Rd Bldg B, Modesto, CA 95351 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (209) 526-8242 |
| What to submit | A statement of charitable purpose on organization's letterhead, including their tax id number, or on bright family foundations's grant application form. |
What The Bright Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $265,000 |
| Children's Crisis Center | Support prevention of child abuse. | $200,000 |
| Uc Merced Ceb Success Center | Educational scholarships. | $100,000 |
| United Samaritans Foundation | Living assistance to the needy. | $80,000 |
| Uc Merced Engineering - Uc Merced F | Educational scholarships | $75,000 |
| Center for Human Services | Support teens, substance abuse treatment. | $55,000 |
| Csu Stanislaus Foundation | Educational | $45,000 |
| Sierra Vista Child Family Services | Community mental health services. | $45,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Stanislaus Coun | Community programs for children. | $35,000 |
| UCSF School of Medicine-Dept of Neu | Medical research. | $35,000 |
| Individual | Support local arts. | $30,000 |
| St Lukes Family Foundation | Provide medical service to needy. | $30,000 |
| Stanislaus County Library Foundatio | Support public library. | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy | Community programs for children. | $25,000 |
| Kvie - Channel 6 | Support public television. | $25,000 |
| Modesto Symphony Orchestra | Support local arts. | $25,000 |
| Parent Resource Center | Help disadvantaged learn parenting skills. | $25,000 |
| State Theatre of Modesto | Support local arts. | $25,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation | Care for the terminally ill. | $20,000 |
| Muttville | Animal rescue | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Provide food for needy families. | $18,000 |
| Individual | Educational. | $15,000 |
| Stanislaus Family Justice Center Fo | Assisting domestic violence victims | $15,000 |
| Casa of Stanislaus County | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oakdale Equine Rescue | Animal rescue | $9,000 |
| Astro Foundation | Animal rescue | $8,000 |
| Individual | Support local arts | $7,500 |
| Education Foundation of Stanislaus | Educational. | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Dunn
- Carol Bright Tougas
- Susan Hunter
- Gary Hunter
- Rachel Tougas
- Loura Erickson
Questions people ask
Does The Bright Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bright Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Bright Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Dunn (Director/Secretary), Carol Bright Tougas (Director/President), Susan Hunter (Director) and Gary Hunter (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Bright Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.