Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA
Accepts applications
Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,500 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,500
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $148,500 the year before.
45% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,640 | 48 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $148,500 | 45 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $168,500 | 53 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Truist Bank 1155 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 479-4936 |
| What to submit | http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/brightwings |
| Deadlines | September 15th |
| Restrictions | Organizations that are exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) |
What Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 48 | $147,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | General operating | $21,000 |
| The Piccadilly Puppets Company | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fire Rockets | General operating | $7,000 |
| Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of Amer | General operating | $6,000 |
| Feet on the Street Ministries Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Vamos Adelante Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Women's International Network for Guatemalan Solutions | General operating | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project Inc | General | $4,000 |
| The Georgia Conservancy Inc | General operating | $4,000 |
| A Squash | General operating | $3,000 |
| Aris Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Bearings Bike Shop Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| ESSENTIAL3LIFE Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Family Heritage Foundation | General operating | $3,000 |
| Focused Community Strategies (FCS) | General operating | $3,000 |
| Georgia River Network | General operating | $3,000 |
| Laamistad Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Lifecycle Bldg Center Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Our House | General operating | $3,000 |
| Presencia | General operating | $3,000 |
| Restoration Atl Mission Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Synchronicity Theatre | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Cottage School Educational Resource Center Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Frazer Center | General | $3,000 |
| The Summit Counseling Center | General operating | $3,000 |
| Toolbox Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Wylde Center | General operating | $3,000 |
| Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | General operating | $2,500 |
| Dunwoody Nature Center Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Adaptavie Learning Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Canyonlands Field Institute | General operating | $2,000 |
| Cobb Symphony Orchestra Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Drake House Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Elachee Nature Science Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Fly on A Wall Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Georgia Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $2,000 |
| Georgia State University Fdn | General operating | $2,000 |
| Global Growers Network Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Lostintheletters Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
Questions people ask
Does Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 15th.
How much does Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA give?
$168,500 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee).
What does Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.