Brightstar Foundation
Brightstar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arroyo Grande, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $694 in qualifying distributions.
Brightstar Foundation at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $694
- Expenses (2023)
- $694
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Brightstar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Brightstar Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $143K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarship Fund | $142,880 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $694 | — | — | $694 | — |
| 2021 | $47,799 | $142,880 | $145,405 | $142,880 | 1 | $145,405 | $3,600 |
| 2020 | $50,324 | $156,870 | $112,155 | $109,890 | 4 | — | $749 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brightstar Foundation is led by Diana L. Beaudry, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Diana L. Beaudry
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristopher Couch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tiffany Jacobson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Brightstar Foundation
Where does Brightstar Foundation operate?
Brightstar Foundation has awarded grants in California, Indiana.
What is Brightstar Foundation's EIN?
Brightstar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3636398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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