Brighter Days Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brighter Days Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $130,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$260,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$130,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$944,524
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $252,500 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $252,500 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 2 | $944,524 |
How to apply
Brighter Days 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Brighter Days Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Medical Center | Child and adolescent mental health urgent care center | $250,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Recovery efforts | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis York
- Max T Stoner
- Howard Gordon
- Kathy Garen York
- Amy A Panepinto
Questions people ask
Does Brighter Days Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brighter Days Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $130,000.
Who runs Brighter Days Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Francis York (President/Director), Max T Stoner (Vice President/Secretary/Director), Howard Gordon (Vice President/Treasurer/Director) and Kathy Garen York (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Brighter Days Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.