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The Bright Future Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fullerton, California · EIN 372007510

The Bright Future Foundation is a private foundation in Fullerton, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,274 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $20,637 and the largest $40,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $27,575 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,9533$171,258
2024$27,5752$570,035
2025$41,2742$778,117

How to apply

The Bright Future Foundation 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 The Bright Future Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$41,274

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope Builders Hope Builders
Santa Ana, CA
Training and mentoring$40,250
Friends Church Friends Church
Yorba Linda, CA
Kids programs$1,024

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Bright Future Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Bright Future Foundation give?

$41,274 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $20,637.

Who runs The Bright Future Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Donald F Holly Jr (Director/Ceo), Donald F Holly Sr (Director/Sec), Tiffany Smith (Director) and Julio Comacho (Director).

What does The Bright Future Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.

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