The Brighter Days Foundation
Invitation OnlyN Canton, Ohio · EIN 45-3601700 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$156K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$505K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $15,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Mission | Columbus, OH | General Exempt Function | $100,750 |
| James Cancer Hospital | Columbus, OH | General Exempt Function | $15,750 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc | Louisville, KY | General Exempt Function | $15,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Provide College Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Provide College Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Provide College Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Provide College Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | Provide College Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mounty Vernon, OH | Provide College Scholarships | $3,500 |
| Walking for Kids Foundation | Longwood, FL | General Exempt Function | $2,500 |
| The Gibson Foundation | Nashville, TN | General Exempt Function | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $301,350 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349101557
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3601700
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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