Bright School for the Deaf
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$778K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Bright School for the Deaf?
Bright School for the Deaf is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust ($215K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($194K), Forekids Foundations Inc DBA Zurich Classic of New Orleans ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $778K in grants to Bright School for the Deaf between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | $215,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | $194,025 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Forekids Foundations Inc DBA Zurich Classic of New Orleans | $60,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Gpoa Foundation | $55,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda | $55,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Michael Bright White Family Foundation | $41,900 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | $38,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation | $32,800 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| New Orleans Community Support Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ej and Marjory B Ourso Family Foundation | $23,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Captrust Community Foundation Inc | $7,850 | 1 | 2023 |
| Junior League of New Orleans Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Coulter Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Salmen Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Ashley Lykes Geary Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Louis & Lillian Glazer Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Thomas B Favrot Jr Family Fund | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Vincent Saia Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Chase Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $251K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $92K.
What grants has Bright School for the Deaf received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation | To fulfill exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Michael Bright White Family Foundation | Charitable | $13,900 |
| 2025 | Forekids Foundations Inc DBA Zurich Classic of New Orleans | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Pro Bono Publico Foundation | PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO HEARING IMPAIRED PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ashley Lykes Geary Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Salmen Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Louis & Lillian Glazer Family Foundation | NON-PROFIT AGENCY TO IMPROVE THE SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND AUDITORY SKILLS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Chase Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $100 |
| 2024 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $105,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | EDUCATION | $47,420 |
| 2024 | Michael Bright White Family Foundation | Charitable | $28,000 |
| 2024 | The Gpoa Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Forekids Foundations Inc DBA Zurich Classic of New Orleans | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ej and Marjory B Ourso Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Endowment Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Pro Bono Publico Foundation | PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO HEARING IMPAIRED PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Junior League of New Orleans Inc | CAF GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Salmen Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas B Favrot Jr Family Fund | FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE CHARITY. | $500 |
| 2023 | The Greater New Orleans Foundation | FUND RAISING & FUND DISTRIBUTION | $30,289 |
| 2023 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | New Orleans Community Support Foundation | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Gpoa Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Forekids Foundations Inc DBA Zurich Classic of New Orleans | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Ej and Marjory B Ourso Family Foundation | EDUCATION | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Captrust Community Foundation Inc | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $7,850 |
| 2023 | Jewish Endowment Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bright School for the Deaf?
Bright School for the Deaf is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust ($215K), The Greater New Orleans Foundation ($194K), Forekids Foundations Inc DBA Zurich Classic of New Orleans ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $778K in grants to Bright School for the Deaf between 2019–2025.
Who is Bright School for the Deaf's largest funder?
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of Bright School for the Deaf, with $215K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Bright School for the Deaf received?
IRS 990 filings record $778K in grants to Bright School for the Deaf across 50 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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