Building Brighter Days Foundation I Nc
Invitation OnlyRochester, New York · EIN 26-1210310 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$626K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daystar | Rochester, NY | Daystar kids new pediatric complex care and learning center | $125,000 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | Rochester, NY | New pediatric er waiting room | $100,000 |
| Center for Youth | Rochester, NY | Emotional and crisis intervention at school #33 | $50,000 |
| Mary Cariola | Rochester, NY | Start of new day habilitation program | $50,000 |
| The Childrens Agenda | Rochester, NY | General support | $35,000 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | Rochester, NY | Summer leap/literacy | $30,000 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | Rochester, NY | Cac intervention services | $25,000 |
| Childrens Institute | Rochester, NY | Behavorial supports | $25,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Rochester, NY | Pediatric oncology research | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Rochester, NY | Continuum of care | $25,000 |
| Ymcacamp Gorham | Rochester, NY | Empowering city youth through nature at camp gorham | $25,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Rochester, NY | Fund a need mobile unit | $25,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Prevention education | $20,000 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | Mendon, NY | The lounge | $10,000 |
| Center for Youth | Rochester, NY | Gala support | $10,000 |
| Equicenter | Honeoye Falls, NY | Horticulture and equine active learning | $10,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | Mumford, NY | Educational program support | $5,980 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | Rochester, NY | Christmas bears for underprivileged students at school #33 | $4,536 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,516 | 19 |
| 2023 | $515,037 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100911
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1210310
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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