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BUILDING BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION INC

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 261210310 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T220 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$97K
net assets
$12.2M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

BUILDING BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Rochester, NY that supports nonprofit organizations through grantmaking. Its funding focuses on children's health, education, and social services, with a concentration on the Greater Rochester area. The foundation provides general support and project-specific grants to local institutions serving youth and families.

named programs · 11 · from sources

What they call their work

Behavioral Supports
Funding to Children's Institute for behavioral health services.
CAC Intervention Services
Support for child advocacy services at Bivona Child Advocacy Center.
Continuum of Care
Support for Ronald McDonald House Charities to provide accommodations for families of hospitalized children.
Daystar Kids New Pediatric Complex Care and Learning Center
Funding for pediatric complex care and learning services for children with medical and developmental needs.
Emotional and Crisis Intervention at School #33
Grant to Center for Youth to provide mental health and crisis intervention services in a public school setting.
Empowering City Youth Through Nature at Camp Gorham
YMCA Camp Gorham program providing outdoor experiences for urban youth.
Fund a Need Mobile Unit
Grant to Golisano Children's Hospital for a mobile unit addressing pediatric health needs.
New Pediatric ER Waiting Room
Support for improving patient and family experience at Strong Memorial Hospital’s pediatric emergency department.
Pediatric Oncology Research
Support for cancer research at Golisano Children's Hospital.
Start of New Day Habilitation Program
Support for a new program at Mary Cariola Center serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
Summer Leap/Literacy Program
Funding for summer learning and literacy initiatives through the Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 2 activities
    • Funding pediatric healthcare facility development
      Funds construction and specialized facility development for pediatric care, including a new pediatric emergency room waiting room at Strong Memorial Hospital and support for the Daystar Kids New Pediatric Complex Care and Learning Center.
    • Funding pediatric medical care and support services
      Provides grants for direct pediatric medical care and family support services, including funding for a mobile unit for urgent needs at Golisano Children's Hospital and continuum of care services through Ronald McDonald House Charities.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding general operating support for child advocacy organizations
      Provides unrestricted operating grants to child-focused nonprofit organizations such as The Children's Agenda to support overall mission delivery.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding pediatric oncology research
      Finances research initiatives in pediatric oncology at Golisano Children's Hospital through targeted grants.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding specialized care and habilitation programs for children with disabilities
      Supports the launch and operation of specialized care programs, including a day habilitation program at Mary Cariola for children with developmental disabilities.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding youth development and enrichment programs
      Finances youth empowerment and educational enrichment initiatives, including a nature-based program at YMCA Camp Gorham and summer literacy programming through the Greater Rochester Summer Learning Association.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding youth mental health and crisis intervention services
      Supports emotional and crisis intervention services for children and youth through grants to organizations such as the Center for Youth and the Children's Institute, including behavioral supports and Child Advocacy Center intervention services.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.62M
Contributions & grants$924K57%
Program service revenue
Investment income$304K19%
Other revenue$393K
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$626K
balance sheet
Total assets$12.24M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$12.24M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • AMY A PANEPINTO — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD GORDON — VICE-PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
  • MAX T STONER — PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • BIVONA CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER Partner — Receives funding for child advocacy intervention services.
  • CENTER FOR YOUTH Partner — Receives funding for emotional and crisis intervention services at School #33.
  • CHILDRENS INSTITUTE Partner — Receives funding for behavioral supports.
  • DAYSTAR Partner — Receives funding for the Daystar Kids New Pediatric Complex Care and Learning Center.
  • GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Partner — Receives funding for pediatric oncology research and a mobile unit for urgent needs.
  • GREATER ROCHESTER SUMMER LEARNING ASSOC Partner — Receives funding for summer literacy programming.
  • MARY CARIOLA Partner — Receives funding to launch a new day habilitation program.
  • RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES Partner — Receives funding for continuum of care services.
  • STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Partner — Receives funding for a new pediatric ER waiting room.
  • THE CHILDRENS AGENDA Partner — Receives general support funding.
  • YMCACAMP GORHAM Partner — Receives funding for a youth empowerment program in nature.