How much funding does Bright Wings Foundation Grant provide?

Bright Wings Foundation Grant provides US $1,000 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Bright Wings Foundation Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Bright Wings Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Operating expenses; Capital projects.

Bright Wings Foundation Grant

Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Environmental Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Grants are not made to support individuals.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Geographic Focus:
North Georgia with a particular emphasis in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you are a 509 (a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Operating expenses
Not eligible: Capital projects

Overview

The Bright Wings Foundation, established in 1997 by Mrs. Martha H. Ellis, focuses on supporting family interests, particularly youth and nature, in North Georgia, especially Atlanta. The foundation offers program and project support, with average grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations. However, grants are not available for individual support or operating expenses.

The Bright Wings Foundation was established by Mrs.
Funding Priorities
The Foundation primarily supports family interests such as youth and nature.
Grant Range
The average grant size is between $1,000 – $5,000.

Eligibility

Geographic Focus: North Georgia with a particular emphasis in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe Trustees will consider all qualified applications received from organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3). If you are a 509 (a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information. Grants are not made to support individuals.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not consider grants for operating expenses or capital projects.Grants are not made to support individuals.

What Bright Wings Fndtn Tr UA actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 53
Total given: $169K
Median grant: $3,000
Range: $500–$21K

By dollars: Georgia 88%, Maryland 4%, Illinois 3%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Roswell, GA; Decatur, GA.
98% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Fernbank Museum of Natural History · Atlanta, GA

General operating

$21K
The Piccadilly Puppets Company · Atlanta, GA

General operating

$10K
Fire Rockets · Upper Marlboro, MD

General operating

$7,000
Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of Amer · Atlanta, GA

General operating

$6,000
Feet on the Street Ministries Inc · Atlanta, GA

General operating

$5,000