The Bright Foundation Inc
The Bright Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Summersville, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and individuals, including support for an eye institute, a cancer center, youth athletics, and higher education scholarships.
The Bright Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bright Foundation Inc gave $324K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,250
- +4794.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,425
- +2836.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $884,876
- +3071.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bright Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing names Patricia B Bright as the contact and says a brief letter of request would be appropriate; no prescribed format is required.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia B Bright
Mailing address: One Bright Pond Lane, Summersville, WV 26651
Phone: (304) 872-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bright Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wilmer Eye Institute ($300K). Together the top 4 received $318K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($6,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 7% to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bright Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 4372% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 958% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $324K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Eye Institute Baltimore, MD | General Donation | $300,000 |
| WVU Cancer Center Morgantown, WV | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Summersville Youth Athletics Summersville, WV | General Donation | $1,500 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,750 |
| Nicholas County Community Foundation Summersville, WV | Professional movers of historical items from rt. 39 house to boe to be used as educational materials for the students of Nicholas county | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $884,876 | $1,181,282 | $324,311 | $324,250 | 10 | $324,250 | $167,676 | $33,852 |
| 2024 | $27,905 | $11,254 | $6,713 | $6,625 | 6 | $6,625 | $1,189 | $1,611 |
| 2023 | $23,364 | $4,689 | $5,729 | $5,625 | 5 | $5,625 | $1,624 | $1,554 |
| 2022 | $24,404 | $7,881 | $7,323 | $7,250 | 7 | $7,250 | $2,816 | $1,508 |
| 2021 | $23,846 | $6,257 | $5,717 | $5,625 | 5 | — | $567 | $1,924 |
| 2020 | $23,306 | $11,424 | $6,354 | $6,250 | 5 | — | $1,359 | $1,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bright Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for medical institutions, youth athletics, scholarships, and educational use of historical materials. Summersville Youth Athletics Inc., a 2025 recipient of $1,500, describes its mission as supporting youth athletics in the Summersville, West Virginia, area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $324,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median grant of $1,250. The largest awards included $300,000 to Wilmer Eye Institute and $15,000 to WVU Cancer Center, both for general donations; Summersville Youth Athletics received $1,500. The filing also lists five $1,250 higher education scholarships.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that there is no prescribed application format and that a brief letter of request would be appropriate. The filing lists no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia B Bright as director/vice president; Anne Bright Campf as director/president; Elizabeth M Bright and Sara T Bright as directors; Darren M Campf as director/secretary; and William T Bright as director/treasurer.
The Bright Foundation Inc is led by Anne Bright Campf, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Bright Campf
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren M. Campf
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Bright
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia B. Bright
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara T. Bright
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William T. Bright
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Bright Foundation Inc
How much does The Bright Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bright Foundation Inc gave $324K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 6 grants.
What is The Bright Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bright Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $32,425, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bright Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bright Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Summersville, WV (2 grants).
Does The Bright Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Bright Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Higher Education Scholarhip" (4 grants).
Who are The Bright Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bright Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wilmer Eye Institute ($300,000), WVU Cancer Center ($15,000) and Summersville Youth Athletics ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($6,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bright Foundation Inc?
The Bright Foundation Inc reported $885K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bright Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for medical institutions, youth athletics, scholarships, and educational use of historical materials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bright Foundation Inc?
The 2023 filing names Patricia B Bright as the contact and says a brief letter of request would be appropriate; no prescribed format is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bright Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bright Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2851942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Bright Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bright-foundation-inc-morg_3471f98b394847999bc74a6315801352
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