Bright Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Urbandale, Iowa · EIN 42-6073848
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.2MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 3Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $33MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
As a scholarship provider the mission of The Bright Foundation is to empower scholars to launch careers through the successfull access and completion of college degrees.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | $900K | 2025 |
| University Of Iowa Center for Advancement | $800K | 2025 |
| University Of Northern Iowa Foundation | $490K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (3 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.brightiowa.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.