The Brightwater Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Brightwater Fund is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $562,700 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$562,700
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $805,102 the year before.
17% 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 | $805,102 | 37 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $562,700 | 30 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Brightwater Fund 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.
What The Brightwater Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $358,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $113,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact | General Use | $100,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | General Use | $50,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General Use | $50,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | General Use | $45,000 |
| ACLU | General Use | $40,000 |
| New Yorkers for Children | General Use | $40,000 |
| Bigger Picture Community Fund | General Use | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General Use | $25,000 |
| Fool Proof Foundation | General Use | $20,000 |
| Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital | General Use | $20,000 |
| Carver Center | General Use | $15,000 |
| Marshall Project | General Use | $15,000 |
| Smiletrain | General Use | $13,000 |
| Center for Study of Responsive Law | General Use | $10,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General Use | $10,000 |
| IFCO Alliance for Families Justice | General Use | $10,000 |
| Meals-on-Wheels of White Plains | General Use | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General Use | $10,000 |
| Reform Alliance | General Use | $10,000 |
| Vera Institue of Justice | General Use | $10,000 |
| Drug Policy Alliance | General Use | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General Use | $5,000 |
| Human Rights First | General Use | $5,000 |
| Lifting Up Westchester | General Use | $5,000 |
| Environmental Work Group | General Use | $3,000 |
| Boston MedFlight | General Use | $2,500 |
| Truthout | General Use | $2,000 |
| ChildFund International | General Use | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | General Use | $500 |
| CT Public Broadcasting | General Use | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Gloria Jarecki
- Donna M C Jarecki
- Ellen B Chandler
- Nancy Jarecki
- AnnChristine Gormley
Questions people ask
Does The Brightwater Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brightwater Fund give?
$562,700 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Brightwater Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Gloria Jarecki (President / Director), Donna M C Jarecki (Director), Ellen B Chandler (Director) and Nancy Jarecki (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Brightwater Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and youth programs.