The Bright Family Foundation
Historical FunderModesto, California · EIN 77-0126942 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAROL BRIGHT TOUGAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1620 N CARPENTER RD BLDG B, MODESTO CA 95351 |
| Phone | 2095268242 |
| Form and materials | A STATEMENT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE ON ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD, INCLUDING THEIR TAX ID NUMBER, OR ON BRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATIONS'S GRANT APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Crisis Center | Modesto, CA | Support prevention of child abuse. | $200,000 |
| UC Merced Ceb Success Center | Merced, CA | Educational scholarships. | $100,000 |
| United Samaritans Foundation | Turlock, CA | Living assistance to the needy. | $80,000 |
| Center for Human Services | Modesto, CA | Support teens, substance abuse treatment. | $55,000 |
| Csu Stanislaus Foundation | Turlock, CA | Educational | $45,000 |
| Sierra Vista Child Family Services | Modesto, CA | Community mental health services. | $45,000 |
| Ucsf School of Medicine-Dept of Neu | San Francisco, CA | Medical research. | $35,000 |
| Opera Modestotownsend | Modesto, CA | Support local arts. | $30,000 |
| St Lukes Family Foundation | Modesto, CA | Provide medical service to needy. | $30,000 |
| Stanislaus County Library Foundatio | Modesto, CA | Support public library. | $30,000 |
| Modesto Symphony Orchestra | Modesto, CA | Support local arts. | $25,000 |
| Parent Resource Center | Modesto, CA | Help disadvantaged learn parenting skills. | $25,000 |
| State Theatre of Modesto | Modesto, CA | Support local arts. | $25,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation | Modesto, CA | Care for the terminally ill. | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Riverbank, CA | Provide food for needy families. | $18,000 |
| Stanislaus Family Justice Center Fo | Modesto, CA | Assisting domestic violence victims | $15,000 |
| Casa of Stanislaus County | Modesto, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oakdale Equine Rescue | Oakdale, CA | Animal rescue | $9,000 |
| Astro Foundation | Oakdale, CA | Animal rescue | $8,000 |
| Central West Ballet | Modesto, CA | Support local arts | $7,500 |
| Education Foundation of Stanislaus | Modesto, CA | Educational. | $7,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($460,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,280,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $1,077,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103162
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0126942
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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