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BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 263186807 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$83K
expenses
$12K
net assets
$793K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Rochester, NY, focused on supporting mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations, primarily funding initiatives related to urgent care, walk-in centers, and behavioral support programs. The foundation also contributes to community recovery and general support efforts in North Carolina.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Supports Program
Funds behavioral health initiatives for children through grants to Children's Institute and other providers
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Urgent Care Center
Supports urgent care services for children and adolescents through grants to the University of Rochester Medical Center
Community Recovery and General Support
Provides funding for recovery efforts and general operations to organizations in North Carolina
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding behavioral health and recovery programs through grants to community organizations
      Supports behavioral health services and recovery efforts via grants to organizations such as Beloved Asheville, Villa of Hope, and Children's Institute, including funding for a Behavioral Supports Program and child behavioral health specialists.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Urgent Care and Walk-In Center at University of Rochester Medical Center
      Provides financial support for mental health urgent care and walk-in services for children and adolescents at the University of Rochester Medical Center. This includes funding for both the Urgent Care Center and the Walk-In Center, as documented in multiple grant records.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Providing general operating support to food security and warmth initiatives in North Carolina
      Offers general support funding to Nourish North Carolina and Warm North Carolina, two organizations addressing basic needs including food and heating assistance for vulnerable populations.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Supporting capital projects and facility improvements for community service organizations
      Finances capital campaigns and physical renovations for nonprofit organizations, including the Lewis St. Renovation project at the YMCA of Greater Rochester and the capital campaign of Creative Ability Development Inc.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$83K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$28K34%
Other revenue$54K
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$260K
balance sheet
Total assets$794K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$793K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +67.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • AMY A PANEPINTO — DIRECTOR
  • FRANCIS YORK — PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD GORDON — VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR
  • KATHY GAREN YORK — VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
  • MAX T STONER — VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • BELOVED ASHEVILLE Partner — Receives grant funding from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION for recovery efforts.
  • CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE Partner — Receives grants from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION for behavioral health programs and specialists.
  • CREATIVE ABILITY DEVELOPMENT INC Partner — Receives grant funding from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION for its capital campaign.
  • NOURISH NORTH CAROLINA Partner — Receives general support grants from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION.
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Receives multi-year grants from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION to support child and adolescent mental health care centers.
  • VILLA OF HOPE Partner — Receives grant funding from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION for emerging behavioral health needs.
  • WARM NORTH CAROLINA Partner — Receives general support grant from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION.
  • YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER Partner — Receives grant funding from BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION for facility renovation.