Bright Seed Foundation Inc
Bright Seed Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $94K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $6K.
Bright Seed Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bright Seed Foundation Inc gave $6K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $869.143), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,084
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $869
- +39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $93,808
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bright Seed Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redeemer School ($1K). Together the top 7 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bright Seed Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $8K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemer School Winston-Salem, NC | Scholarship | $1,030 |
| Citymeals New York, NY | Feeding Programs | $1,028 |
| Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR | Housing | $1,018 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Scholarship Funding | $1,000 |
| Sisters Community Church Sisters, OR | Community Engagement | $1,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Sisters, OR | Housing | $750 |
| Citizens 4 Commuinty Sisters, OR | Community Engagement | $258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,808 | $7,500 | $1,365 | $6,084 | 7 | $6,085 | — | — |
| 2023 | $103,757 | $7,500 | $6,438 | $5,000 | 8 | $5,000 | — | $5,046 |
| 2022 | $112,694 | $7,220 | $10,475 | $7,220 | 6 | $21,660 | — | — |
| 2021 | $121,531 | $5,509 | $9,802 | $7,509 | 4 | $7,509 | — | $5,861 |
| 2020 | $126,872 | $7,500 | $7,627 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $6,094 | $5,805 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bright Seed Foundation Inc is led by Craig D. Pfeiffer, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Craig D. Pfeiffer
President & Treasurer
President → President Treasurer, 2023
President Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin D. Pfeiffer
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin E. Pfeiffer
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Haley C. Katz
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Katz
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cecilia H. Pfeiffer
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President Secretary, 2023
Vice President Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Seed Foundation Inc
How much does Bright Seed Foundation Inc give each year?
Bright Seed Foundation Inc gave $6K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
What is Bright Seed Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bright Seed Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $869, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bright Seed Foundation Inc give grants?
Bright Seed Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sisters, OR (3 grants).
Does Bright Seed Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Bright Seed Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bright Seed Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bright Seed Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Redeemer School ($1,030), Citymeals ($1,028) and Bethlehem Inn ($1,018), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bright Seed Foundation Inc?
Bright Seed Foundation Inc reported $94K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is Bright Seed Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bright Seed Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1301123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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