Brighter Way Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Brighter Way Institute?
Brighter Way Institute is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation ($954K), Thunderbirds Charities ($553K), Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust ($390K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Brighter Way Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | $954,375 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Thunderbirds Charities | $553,075 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | $390,000 | 3 | 2024 |
| BHHS Legacy Foundation | $345,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Board of Visitors | $190,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | $170,380 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Human Services Campus Inc | $78,999 | 2 | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $74,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Del E Webb Foundation | $43,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | $17,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $12,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Phoenix Pride Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Garcia Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | $4,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $2,750 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Papp Family Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2025) to $960K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $149K.
What grants has Brighter Way Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thunderbirds Charities | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | REMOTE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN | $14,000 |
| 2024 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | General Operating Support - Meeting critical Oral Health Needs of Underserved Individuals in the Community | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Expand surgical/restorative dentistry program for older adults (Capital Project). | $350,000 |
| 2024 | BHHS Legacy Foundation | Celebrating 25 Years of Oral Health Services to Low-Income Children | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Board of Visitors | ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Del E Webb Foundation | SUPPORT MOBILE DENTAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN | $43,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Support leadership development and educational programs for Kris Volcheck's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Support leadership development and educational programs for Kris Volcheck's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Signage Change at Center for Pediatric Dentistry Cost | $4,375 |
| 2023 | Thunderbirds Charities | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $125,880 |
| 2023 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $25,300 |
| 2023 | Disabled Veterans National Foundation | — | $17,000 |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Equitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| 2022 | BHHS Legacy Foundation | Strengthening Oral Health Services for Low-Income Children | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Board of Visitors | SUPPORT MOBILE DENTAL UNIT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Human Services Campus Inc | COLLABORATIVE GRANT AWARD | $49,000 |
| 2022 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Human Services Campus Inc | COVID ASSISTANCE GRANT | $29,999 |
| 2022 | Phoenix Pride Inc | COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Equitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $750 |
| 2021 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | To support first class, integrative dental care to the most vulnerable populations. | $300,000 |
| 2021 | Thunderbirds Charities | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $75,000 |
| 2021 | BHHS Legacy Foundation | Increasing Access to Oral Health Care | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Brighter Way Institute?
Brighter Way Institute is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation ($954K), Thunderbirds Charities ($553K), Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust ($390K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Brighter Way Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Brighter Way Institute's largest funder?
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Brighter Way Institute, with $954K across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Brighter Way Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Brighter Way Institute across 44 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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