Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $625,516 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$625,516
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $515,037 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $515,037 | 20 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $625,516 | 19 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc 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 Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $600,516 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daystar | Daystar kids new pediatric complex care and learning center | $125,000 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | New pediatric er waiting room | $100,000 |
| Center for Youth | Emotional and crisis intervention at school #33 | $50,000 |
| Mary Cariola | Start of new day habilitation program | $50,000 |
| The Childrens Agenda | General support | $35,000 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | Summer leap/literacy | $30,000 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | Cac intervention services | $25,000 |
| Childrens Institute | Behavorial supports | $25,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Pediatric oncology research | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Continuum of care | $25,000 |
| Ymcacamp Gorham | Empowering city youth through nature at camp gorham | $25,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Fund a need mobile unit | $25,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | General support | $25,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater Rochester | Prevention education | $20,000 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | The lounge | $10,000 |
| Center for Youth | Gala support | $10,000 |
| Equicenter | Horticulture and equine active learning | $10,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | Educational program support | $5,980 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | Christmas bears for underprivileged students at school #33 | $4,536 |
Officers and trustees
- Max T Stoner
- Howard Gordon
- Kathleen G York
- Amy A Panepinto
Questions people ask
Does Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc give?
$625,516 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Max T Stoner (President / Director), Howard Gordon (Vice-President / Director), Kathleen G York (Vice-President/ Treasurer/Secretary/Di) and Amy A Panepinto (Director).
What does Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.