Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1210310
Foundation Overview
Based in Rochester, NY, Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc has awarded 148 grants totaling $4,730,289 to organizations in New York and North Carolina. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 19 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Rochester (84%), Mendon (5%), Pittsford (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 104% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Cac Intervention Services | 2024 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $10,000 | Mendon, NY, US | The Lounge | 2024 |
| Center For Youth | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Emotional And Crisis Intervention At School #33 | 2024 |
| Center For Youth | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Gala Support | 2024 |
| Childrens Institute | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Behavorial Supports | 2024 |
| Equicenter | $10,000 | Honeoye Falls, NY, US | Horticulture And Equine Active Learning | 2024 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Pediatric Oncology Research | 2024 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Summer Leap/literacy | 2024 |
| Mary Cariola | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Start Of New Day Habilitation Program | 2024 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | $4,536 | Rochester, NY, US | Christmas Bears For Underprivileged Students At School #33 | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Continuum Of Care | 2024 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | New Pediatric Er Waiting Room | 2024 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $35,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Prevention Education | 2024 |
| Ymcacamp Gorham | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Empowering City Youth Through Nature At Camp Gorham | 2024 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Fund A Need Mobile Unit | 2024 |
| Daystar | $125,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Daystar Kids New Pediatric Complex Care And Learning Center | 2024 |
| Beloved Asheville | $25,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | $5,980 | Mumford, NY, US | Educational Program Support | 2024 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $6,262 | Mendon, NY, US | Archery Equipment | 2023 |
| Center For Youth | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Emotional And Crisis Intervention At School #33 | 2023 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Pediatric Oncology Research | 2023 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2023 |
| Mary Cariola | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Transition To Adulthood | 2023 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | $2,750 | Rochester, NY, US | Christmas Bears For Underprivileged Students At School #33 | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Renovating Space For Urgent Care | 2023 |
| Saint's Place | $15,000 | Pittsford, NY, US | Refugee Scholastic/tutoring | 2023 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $35,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Camp Gorham | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support For Camp Gorham | 2023 |
| Equicenter | $10,000 | Honeoye Falls, NY, US | Theraputic Riding | 2023 |
| Cancer Support Community At Gilda's Club Rochester | $4,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Cancer Support | 2023 |
| Childrens Institute | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Behavorial Supports | 2023 |
| Center For Youth | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Gala Support | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | The Nurture Profram | 2023 |
| Uncommon Schools Rochester | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | $100,000 | Rochester, NY, US | New Pediatric Er Challenge Grant | 2023 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | $2,025 | Rochester, NY, US | Calculators For 5th And 6th Grade | 2023 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $100,000 | Mendon, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Funds | 2022 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $35,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mary Cariola | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Preschool Evaluation Services | 2022 |
| Center For Youth | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Emotional And Crisis Intervention At School #33 | 2022 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | $5,412 | Rochester, NY, US | Christmas Bears And Books For Underprivileged Students At School #33 | 2022 |
| Ymca Camp Gorham | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support For Camp Gorham | 2022 |
| Saint's Place | $10,000 | Pittsford, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Daystar | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Foodlink | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Pediatric Oncology Research | 2022 |
| The Boys And Girls Club Of Rochester | $8,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Support Of The Accelerated Reader Program | 2022 |
| Ur Hoekelman Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $100,000 | Mendon, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Funds | 2022 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $35,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mary Cariola | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Preschool Evaluation Services | 2022 |
| Center For Youth | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Emotional And Crisis Intervention At School #33 | 2022 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | $5,412 | Rochester, NY, US | Christmas Bears And Books For Underprivileged Students At School #33 | 2022 |
| Ymca Camp Gorham | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support For Camp Gorham | 2022 |
| Saint's Place | $10,000 | Pittsford, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Daystar | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Foodlink | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Pediatric Oncology Research | 2022 |
| The Boys And Girls Club Of Rochester | $8,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Support Of The Accelerated Reader Program | 2022 |
| Ur Hoekelman Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $100,000 | Mendon, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Funds | 2022 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $35,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mary Cariola | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Preschool Evaluation Services | 2022 |
| Center For Youth | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Emotional And Crisis Intervention At School #33 | 2022 |
| Rochester City School District School #33 | $5,412 | Rochester, NY, US | Christmas Bears And Books For Underprivileged Students At School #33 | 2022 |
| Ymca Camp Gorham | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support For Camp Gorham | 2022 |
| Saint's Place | $10,000 | Pittsford, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Daystar | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Foodlink | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Pediatric Oncology Research | 2022 |
| The Boys And Girls Club Of Rochester | $8,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Support Of The Accelerated Reader Program | 2022 |
| Ur Hoekelman Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Parenting Village Support | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Funds | 2021 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $70,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Golisano Autism Center | $300,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Golisano Autism Center | 2021 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $5,000 | Mendon, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Home Start Hope | $20,000 | Webster, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Al Sigl Community Of Agencies | $200,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Golisano Autism Center | 2020 |
| Family Counseling Services Of The Fingerlakes Inc | $35,000 | Geneva, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2020 |
| Parenting Village | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Funds | 2020 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Alternatives To Suspension | 2020 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Foodlink | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $70,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Child Advocacy Center Of The Finger Lakes | $25,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Daystar | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign Debt Relief | 2018 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2018 |
| Rochester's Child First Network | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Playground & Capital Improvements | 2018 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Alternatives To Suspensions | 2018 |
| Women's Foundation Of The Genesee | $12,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Girls Initiative After School Mentoring/literacy | 2018 |
| Al Sigl Community Of Agencies | $200,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Golisano Autism Center | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Invest In Youth | 2018 |
| Rochester Museum And Science Center | $20,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Science + You Exhibit Created For Young Audiences | 2018 |
| Nazareth College Hickey Center For Interfaith Studies | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Global Citizense Conference | 2018 |
| The Childrens Agenda | $2,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Bivona Child Advocacy Center | $30,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Mental Health Needs Assessment | 2018 |
| Child Advocacy Center Of The Finger Lakes | $25,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Daystar | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign Debt Relief | 2017 |
| Family Resource Centers Of Hillside | $25,000 | Albany, NY, US | Parents As Advocates At School #33 | 2017 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2017 |
| Rochester's Child | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Parent Leadership Trainng Institute | 2017 |
| Rochester's Child First Network | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Playground & Capital Improvements | 2017 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Alternatives To Suspensions | 2017 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Summer Of Dreams, Mobile Literacy Program | 2017 |
| United Way Of Greater Rochester | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Giving Babies The Best Start | 2017 |
| Women's Foundation Of The Genesee | $12,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Girls Initiative After School Mentoring/literacy | 2017 |
| Foodlink | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Expanding The Infrastructure Of The Community Kitchen | 2017 |
| Rochester School For The Deaf | $10,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Playground/outdoor Classroom | 2017 |
| Settlement Houses Of Rochester Foundation | $12,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Operating Funds | 2017 |
| St John Fisher College | $8,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Seuss 2 Success Literacy And Resilency Program | 2017 |
| Saints Place | $10,000 | Pittsford, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Camp Good Days And Special Times | $2,500 | Mendon, NY, US | Event Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Daystar | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign Debt Relief | 2016 |
| Family Resource Centers Of Hillside | $25,000 | Albany, NY, US | Parents As Advocates At School #33 | 2016 |
| Greater Rochester Summer Learning Assoc | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Horizons Like Summer Program For Pre K | 2016 |
| Rochester's Child | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Parent Leadership Trainng Institute | 2016 |
| Rochester's Child First Network | $15,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Playground Improvements | 2016 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $50,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Alternatives To Suspensions | 2016 |
| The Center For Youth Services | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Summer Reading Program | 2016 |
| United Way Of Greater Rochester | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | $25,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Child Advocacy Center Of The Finger Lakes | $25,000 | Canandaigua, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Women's Foundation Of The Genesee | $12,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Girls Initiative After School Mentoring/literacy | 2016 |
| Celebration Of Life Community Inc | $4,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Help Me Read @ School #17 | 2016 |
| Rochester Arts And Lectures | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | School Based Literacy Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-1210310 |
| Website | https://buildingbrighterdaysfoundation.org/ |
| Address | 2540 BRIGHTON HEN TL ROAD Rochester, NY 14623-2712 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Building Brighter Days Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President / Director | Max T Stoner |
|---|---|
| Vice-president / Director | Howard Gordon |
| Vice-president/ Treasurer/secretary/di | Kathleen G York |
| Director | Amy A Panepinto |
Forms 990-PF
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