Bright Future Fund
Bright Future Fund is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It supports projects intended to strengthen the economy, protect reproductive rights, and make America more fair and just. Its 2025 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Bright Future Fund at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $15,065
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,054,805
- -99.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bright Future Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 1717 N Street Nw Suite 1, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 381-1198
Website: https://brightfuturefundusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bright Future Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 22 grants of 53 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations based in Washington, DC; Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $182.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | General Support | $20,835,000 |
| Our American Future Action Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000,000 |
| Working America Washington, DC | General Support | $14,500,000 |
| Rapid Resist Action Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,400,000 |
| Working America Education Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $10,000,000 |
| Forward Majority Action Washington, DC | General Support | $7,790,000 |
| Center for Voter Information Washington, DC | General Support | $6,700,000 |
| Workmoney Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $6,500,000 |
| Pro-Democracy Campaign Foxboro, MA | General Support | $6,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $15,065 | $1,054,805 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $1,064,247 | $40,646,522 | $182,657,235 | $182,062,500 | 53 | $3,146,522 |
| 2023 | $143,138,664 | $143,138,664 | $88,116 | — | — | $745,966 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to “support projects that strengthen the economy, protect reproductive rights, and make America more fair and just.” Its filing describes work to strengthen the middle class through efforts such as advocating for higher wages, paid family and medical leave, and workers’ rights to form a union; encourage civic participation; and protect abortion rights and access to reproductive healthcare. It also says the fund makes grants to other organizations in support of its mission.
Among the 2024 grantees, Future Forward USA Action describes its mission as strengthening American democracy and advocating for common-sense solutions. Working America says it brings together and empowers workers and others without union representation. Rapid Resist Action describes its work as increasing civic engagement, while the Center for Voter Information says it seeks to increase participation among under-represented communities. WorkMoney Inc. describes its mission as lowering costs and raising incomes for Americans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Bright Future Fund reported $182,062,500 in grants across 53 grants. Listed recipients included Future Forward USA Action ($20,835,000), Working America ($14,500,000), Rapid Resist Action ($12,400,000), WorkMoney Foundation Inc. ($10,000,000), Center for Voter Information ($6,700,000), WorkMoney Inc. ($6,500,000), Pro-Democracy Campaign ($6,000,000), and Future Now Action ($4,000,000).
The fund’s 2025 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s 2025 filing lists Preston Elliott as president, Lucinda Guinn as treasurer, and Kelly Ward Burton as director.
Bright Future Fund is led by Preston Elliott, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Preston Elliott
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ward Burton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucinda Guinn
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kelly Ward (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bright Future Fund
What does Bright Future Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to “support projects that strengthen the economy, protect reproductive rights, and make America more fair and just.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bright Future Fund?
Bright Future Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check brightfuturefundusa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Bright Future Fund make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations based in Washington, DC; Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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