The Bright Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSummersville, West Virginia · EIN 20-2851942 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATRICIA B BRIGHT |
|---|---|
| Address | ONE BRIGHT POND LANE, SUMMERSVILLE WV 26651 |
| Phone | 3048723000 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORMAT. A BRIEF LETTER OF REQUEST WOULD BE APPROPRIATE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
25% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Eye Institute | Baltimore, MD | General donation | $300,000 |
| Wvu Cancer Center | Morgantown, WV | General donation | $15,000 |
| Summersville Youth Athletics | Summersville, WV | General donation | $1,500 |
| Nicholas County Community Foundation | Summersville, WV | Professional movers of historical items from rt. 39 house to boe to be used as educational materials for the students of nicholas county | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($6,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,250 | 16 |
| 2023 | $6,625 | 11 |
| 2022 | $5,625 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640369349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2851942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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