Bright Saver Inc
Bright Saver Inc. is a new nonprofit organization with the mission to protect the environment educate the public and mitigate threats to human health from climate change and unsustainable energy consumption. It achieves this mission through public education about the benefits of clean energy and programs intended to make solar energy accessible nationwide regardless of income. Solar power and particularly rooftop solar is a key aspect in climate action plans at all levels in the governmental and private sectors. However currently only 5-7 percent of households have installed rooftop solar and such systems belong predominantly to higher income high credit-scoring homeowners. This paltry percentage results from the high cost of systems and their installation requiring financing for most homeowners. In addition more than one-third of households in the United States rent their dwelling with a vastly disproportionate number being continued in Schedule O
Bright Saver Inc at a glance
In short: Bright Saver Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $710,015
- +709915.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bright Saver Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vermont Public Interest Research & Education Fund (VPIREF) ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Public Interest Research & Education Fund (VPIREF) Montpelier, VT | advance portable solar in Vermont | $25,000 |
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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 | $710,015 | $656,493 | $395,466 | $25,000 | 1 | $608 |
| 2024 | $100 | $100 | — | — | — | — |
About Bright Saver Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bright Saver Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $710K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $608.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bright Saver Inc is led by Kevin Chou, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Chou
President
CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cora Stryker
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$94K (2025)
Dianne Tavenner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Hyun
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rupert Mayer
Treasurer-Secretary
COO → Treasurer-Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$60K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $94K, to Cora Stryker (Program Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bright Saver Inc
How much does Bright Saver Inc give each year?
Bright Saver Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bright Saver Inc?
Bright Saver Inc reported $710K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $656K.
What is Bright Saver Inc?
Bright Saver Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $710K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bright Saver Inc operate?
Bright Saver Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Bright Saver Inc's EIN?
Bright Saver Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2359862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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