TO OFFER POSITIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTH IN A SAFE, VALUE-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS PERMITTED BY LAW.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+213.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+16.2% YoY
Grant Count
31
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$136K
+1.2% YoY
About Bright Futures Fund
Based on IRS filings
Bright Futures Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 31 grants totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,029,068 | $2,242,319 | $2,440,914 |
| Revenue | $15,129,404 | $4,570,315 | $2,214,056 |
| Expenses | $12,825,230 | $4,866,985 | $1,472,092 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $248,921 | $-37,368 | $180,499 |
| 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
71 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bright Futures Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nativity of Mary ($382,500), Holy Cross ($318,750), Cathedral School ($261,375).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BISHOP LEBLOND HIGH SCHOOL ST JOSEPH, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $44,625 |
| CATHEDRAL SCHOOL ST JOSEPH, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $261,375 |
| CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY HIGH SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $108,375 |
| HOLY CROSS KANSAS CITY, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $318,750 |
| NATIVITY OF MARY INDEPENDENCE, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $382,500 |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $121,125 |
| NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $51,000 |
| OUR LADY OF HOPE KANSAS CITY, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $82,875 |
| OUR LADY OF PRESENTATION LEES SUMMIT, MO | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $172,125 |
| OUR LADY'S MONTESSORI KANSAS CITY, KS | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $57,375 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP LATENSER | CHAIRPERSON | 5 | — |
| FRANK URYASZ | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAMAR HUNT JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENDRA KEMP MCGEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FR ALEX KREIDLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE PIERCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REVEREND RANDY SLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SWITZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMY LILLIG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 10/23) | 6 | — |
| ANGELA LAVILLE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Futures Fund?
Bright Futures Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds $7.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bright Futures Fund?
As of 2024, Bright Futures Fund holds $7.0M in total assets with $15.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 31 grants totaling $4.2M in 2024.
Where does Bright Futures Fund operate?
Bright Futures Fund has awarded grants in Kansas, Missouri.
What size grants does Bright Futures Fund award?
In 2024, Bright Futures Fund awarded 31 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $136K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bright Futures Fund's EIN?
Bright Futures Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1012192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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