Bright School for the Deaf
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$298K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Bright School for the Deaf?
Bright School for the Deaf is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust ($175K), Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda ($55K), The Gpoa Foundation ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $298K in grants to Bright School for the Deaf between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | $175,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | $55,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Gpoa Foundation | $35,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| New Orleans Community Support Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Coulter Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Salmen Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Vincent Saia Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Bright School for the Deaf received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Salmen Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Salmen Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 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 | The Gpoa Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Coulter Family Foundation | Develop age appropriate speech and language skills to children in the New Orleans area who are deaf, hard of hearing or language delayed. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Vincent Saia Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $500 |
| 2021 | The Gpoa Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda | FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF RECIPIENT CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bright School for the Deaf?
Bright School for the Deaf is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust ($175K), Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda ($55K), The Gpoa Foundation ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $298K in grants to Bright School for the Deaf between 2020–2025.
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 $175K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Bright School for the Deaf received?
IRS 990 filings record $298K in grants to Bright School for the Deaf across 15 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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