Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $430K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $5K.
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc gave $18K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $18,000
- +227.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,250
- +104.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $429,583
- +141.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arizona (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 500% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $18K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $429,583 | $270,449 | $18,584 | $18,000 | 8 | $18,539 | $5,449 | $17,979 |
| 2025 | $177,718 | $63,226 | $6,035 | $5,500 | 5 | $6,035 | $3,226 | $7,232 |
| 2024 | $120,527 | $63,895 | $5,094 | $4,600 | 3 | $5,094 | $3,895 | $4,874 |
| 2023 | $61,726 | $2,142 | $3,438 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,438 | $2,142 | $3,090 |
| 2022 | $63,022 | $65,606 | $2,584 | $1,500 | 1 | $2,584 | $106 | $1,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Kathleen C Rohm, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kathleen C Rohm
President & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert F Rohm Jr.
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Sky Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc gave $18K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,250, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Arizona, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Michigan (17%).
Does Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (7 grants).
How large is Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc?
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc reported $430K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bright Sky Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3385460. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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