Bright Sky Foundation
Bright Sky Foundation is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 12 grants totaling $74,350, with nearly all grant dollars going to organizations in New York.
Bright Sky Foundation at a glance
In short: Bright Sky Foundation gave $74K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,350
- -58.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,196
- -51.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,125
- Total assets
- $57,950
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bright Sky Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 106 Mcnmara Rd, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Phone: (845) 608-9268
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bright Sky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was OJC Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bright Sky Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2024) to $177K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,050 |
| Cong SKVER Wesley Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $11,700 |
| Matbia Charity Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $8,600 |
| Chevra Kedisha of New Square New York, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Global Center of SKVER Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Chelkainy Inc Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Yisroel Kedoshim Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $4,750 |
| Ichud Hachevros Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mikvah Yisroel Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,150 |
| Avir Yakov Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $1,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,950 | $90,182 | $75,925 | $74,350 | 12 | $74,350 | $2,854 |
| 2023 | $43,693 | $15,000 | $181,307 | $177,020 | 14 | $177,020 | $2,152 |
| 2022 | $210,000 | $210,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bright Sky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations. Among its grantees, CHELKAINY INC says its mission is to increase happiness in the lives of impoverished students studying Torah by providing financial help for holidays and times of need. YAD LYISROEL INC says its mission is to promote the health, welfare, and well-being of impoverished and needy individuals by providing food, living essentials, and financial aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $74,350. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,050, with a median grant of $5,125. Its largest grants included $20,050 to OJC FUND, $11,700 to CONG SKVER WESLEY, $8,600 to MATBIA CHARITY, $8,000 to CHEVRA KEDISHA OF NEW SQUARE, and $7,500 to GLOBAL CENTER OF SKVER. CHELKAINY INC received $5,500, and YAD LYISROEL INC received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
YITZCHOK KAUFMAN was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bright Sky Foundation is led by Yitzchok Kaufman, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yitzchok Kaufman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Sky Foundation
How much does Bright Sky Foundation give each year?
Bright Sky Foundation gave $74K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 14 grants.
What is Bright Sky Foundation's typical grant size?
Bright Sky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,125, and its average grant was $6,196, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bright Sky Foundation give grants?
Bright Sky Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Valley, NY (7 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Bright Sky Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bright Sky Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Bright Sky Foundation's largest grantees?
Bright Sky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include OJC Fund ($20,050), Cong SKVER Wesley ($11,700) and Matbia Charity ($8,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bright Sky Foundation?
Bright Sky Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bright Sky Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations. Among its grantees, CHELKAINY INC says its mission is to increase happiness in the lives of impoverished students studying Torah by providing financial help for holidays and times of need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bright Sky Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bright Sky Foundation's EIN?
Bright Sky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1142062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Bright Sky Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bright Sky Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bright-sky-foundation-morg_69cd03e83c57406f8937e0b18f0069c4
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