Bright Future Fund
Bright Future Fund is a public charity based in Washington, DC (EIN: 93-4678619). The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting various social and educational initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-99.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$182.1M
Grant Count
53
Avg Grant Size
$3.4M
Mission & Focus Areas
Bright Future Fund's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Creative Writing
- Science Education
- Journalism
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Bright Future Fund's grantmaking activities primarily focus on:
- District of Columbia
- California
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $1,064,247
Total Giving: $182,062,500 (fiscal year 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,064,247 | $143,138,664 |
| Revenue | $40,646,522 | $143,138,664 |
| Expenses | $182,657,235 | $88,116 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,146,522 | $745,966 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Future Forward Usa Action ($20,835,000), Our American Future Action ($20,000,000), Rapid Resist Action ($12,400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21ST CENTURY FUND LANSING, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| ALL VOTING IS LOCAL WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $550,000 |
| BFD PAC WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| BUSINESS FORWARD FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500,000 |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $887,500 |
| CENTER FOR VOTER INFORMATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,700,000 |
| CIVIC NATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500,000 |
| CIVIC NATION ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $450,000 |
| CIVITECH INC AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $880,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON ELLIOTT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LUCINDA GUINN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KELLY WARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bright Future Fund fund?
Bright Future Fund's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Human Rights • Social Justice • Creative Writing • Science Education • Journalism
How do I apply for a grant from Bright Future Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $100,000 to $20,835,000. **Total Giving:** The organization distributed $182,062,500 in grants according to their most recent IRS Form 990 filing (fiscal year 2024).
Where does Bright Future Fund make grants?
Bright Future Fund's grantmaking activities primarily focus on: • District of Columbia • California • Massachusetts
What size grants does Bright Future Fund award?
In 2024, Bright Future Fund awarded 53 grants totaling $182.1M — an average of about $3.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bright Future Fund's EIN?
Bright Future Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4678619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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