BRIGHT MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION
https://WWW.BRIGHTMTNFDTN.ORGTotal Given 2016–2023
$534K
27 grants · $67K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$12K
grant size
80%
deep partner · 8/10 multi-year
repeat
$601K
Assets · 2021
10
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
IRENE LOPEZ-WESSELL
Phone
3033812250
Deadlines
NO UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS WERE ACCEPTED. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITED PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING IN THIS YEAR.
How to Apply
MODIFIED COMMON GRANT APPLICATION, ANNUAL BUDGET, AUDIT, ANNUAL REPORT.
Restrictions
STATE OF COLORADO, CHARITABLE FIELDS: CHILDREN, YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, ELDERS, HIV\AIDS, REFUGEES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $200K | $961K | $60K | 1 |
| 2017 | $75K | $861K | $4K | 1 |
| 2018 | $40K | $803K | $14K | 5 |
| 2021 | $62K | $601K | $5K | 6 |
| 2022 | $76K | $472K | $2K | 7 |
| 2023 | $81K | $412K | $7K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 27 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| LEONARD P WESSELL | PRESIDENT | — |
| TONY TAPIA | TRUSTEE | — |
| AMY P WESSELL | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (27 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | YOUTH & MENTAL HEALTH & DISASTERS | 2016 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | YOUTH & MENTAL HEALTH & DISASTERS | 2017 |
| CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $15,000 | GEN OPER-FOOD FOR CHILDREN,FAMILIES | 2022 |
| CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $15,000 | GEN OPER-FOOD FOR CHILDREN,FAMILIES | 2021 |
| CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $15,000 | GEN OPER-FOOD FOR CHILDREN,FAMILIES | 2023 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRISIS PARTNERS | DENVER, CO | $15,000 | GEN OPER-MENTAL HEALTH | 2023 |
| COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK | DENVER, CO | $12,500 | GEN OPER-HIV PREVENT, CARE, ADVOCACY | 2021 |
| COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK | DENVER, CO | $12,500 | GEN OPER-HIV PREVENT, CARE, ADVOCACY | 2023 |
| LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLO | DENVER, CO | $12,500 | GEN OPER - AYUDA (REFUGEES ASSIST) | 2023 |
| LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLO | DENVER, CO | $12,500 | GEN OPER - AYUDA (REFUGEES ASSIST) | 2022 |
| COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK | DENVER, CO | $12,500 | GEN OPER-HIV PREVENT, CARE, ADVOCACY | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER - STRENGTHEN CO COMMUNITIES | 2021 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRISIS PARTNERS | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER-MENTAL HEALTH | 2021 |
| LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLO | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER-AYUDA(HELP) REFUGEES IN CO | 2021 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER - STRENGTHEN CO COMMUNITIES | 2023 |
| BLUE SKY BRIDGE | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER SUPPORT - CHILDREN VICTIMS | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER - STRENGTHEN CO COMMUNITIES | 2022 |
| BLUE SKY BRIDGE | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER SUPPORT - CHILDREN VICTIMS | 2022 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN CRISIS PARTNERS | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | GEN OPER-MENTAL HEALTH | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | IN HONOR OF STEVE GRAHAM | 2018 |
| COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK | DENVER, CO | $10,000 | HIV PREVENTION, CARE, ADVOCACY | 2018 |
| BLUE SKY BRIDGE | BOULDER, CO | $9,000 | CHILDREN VICTIMS | 2018 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF CANON CITY | CANON CITY, CO | $6,000 | SENIOR SERVICES | 2018 |
| VAIL MOUNTAIN HOCKEY CLUB | EDWARDS, CO | $6,000 | ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS | 2023 |
| VAIL MOUNTAIN HOCKEY CLUB | EDWARDS, CO | $6,000 | ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS | 2022 |