Lou & Lucienne Brightman Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6500798 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES NELSON EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 HIGH ST STE 901, BOSTON MA 02110 |
| Phone | 6178971124 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADES REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | JUNE FIRST AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND TO PRIOR YEAR |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND WHO ARE IN PURSUIT OF A COLLEGE DEGREE IN AN ACCREDITED SECONDARY SCHOOL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarship | $5,625 |
| University of Massachusetts - Amherst | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,125 | 5 |
| 2023 | $22,251 | 6 |
| 2022 | $24,689 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 12, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523469349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6500798
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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