The Bright Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 47-2581945 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $39,000 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JASON BRIGHT |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 4125, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 |
| Phone | 6126728342 |
| NONE | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | INDIVIDUALS MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, CONFLICT-RESOLUTION, ART, WRITING, AND MUSIC. THE SCHOLAR MUST BE ABOVE THE AGE OF 12. THE SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE USED TOWARDS QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. |
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
50% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Engineering scholarship | $500,000 |
| The Mcdonough Institute | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $39,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($44,614). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $583,614 | 5 |
| 2024 | $220,590 | 3 |
| 2023 | $377,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2581945
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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