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    Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua

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    ORLANDO, FLWebsite8042737445

    About Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua

    Bright Wings Foundation focuses its modest philanthropic resources on arts and cultural organizations, with a strong emphasis on supporting museums and performing arts for children. The foundation makes general operating grants and shows a tendency to concentrate funding in a few organizations, including repeat support for a major natural history museum.

    Focus Areas

    General operating support for natural history museums (e.g., large regional museums)Children’s puppetry and small performing arts companiesArts and cultural institutions in the Southeast / regional cultural organizations

    Giving Approach

    Concentrated, small portfolio: few grants overall with a large share going to a single repeat grantee (Fernbank Museum) and one other arts organization; primarily unrestricted general operating support.

    Funding Style

    general operating / unrestricted supportorganizational sustainabilitycapacity maintenancecore cost funding

    About Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua

    Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua gives repeated support to Atlanta’s Fernbank Museum of Natural History and The Piccadilly Puppets Company, showing a pattern of backing cultural institutions that reach children and families. Its recent grants also include general operating support for organizations such as the Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of Amer, The Study Hall, and Collective Learning Academy Inc, alongside environmental groups like The Georgia Conservancy Inc and Wylde Center. The foundation’s annual grantmaking is modest in dollar terms but steady enough to show clear preferences: arts, culture, youth-oriented programming, and nature-related organizations. Several grantees appear across multiple years, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The largest grants in the recent list are $20,000 awards, but the foundation also frequently gives at smaller levels, including recurring $4,000 to $5,000 grants. Its program language centers on family interests, with emphasis on youth and nature, and its grant history shows that those interests are reflected in the organizations it supports.

    What Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua Funds

    Arts and cultural organizations are a clear theme. Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua gave $20,000 to Fernbank Museum of Natural History in 2025 for general operating support, and it also awarded The Piccadilly Puppets Company $20,000 in 2025 for general operating support. In education and youth-serving work, the foundation gave $17,500 to Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of Amer in 2024 for general operating support and $5,000 to Collective Learning Academy Inc in 2025 for general operating support. Nature and conservation also appear in the grant list through $4,000 awards to The Georgia Conservancy Inc in 2024 and 2025, plus a 2024 general operating grant to Camp Sunshine in Decatur, GA. Smaller operating grants to groups like Wylde Center fit the same pattern of flexible support for local organizations.

    How Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua Gives

    The listed typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25 is $2,000, median is $3,000, and p75 is $3,000. That points to a small-grant model with a few larger awards layered on top. The foundation’s recent list also shows repeat support across years for several organizations, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua is a trust under U/A structure, and the active grant programs say trustees meet annually to consider qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. Those programs also accept unsolicited requests and use program or project support, while the recent grant record shows a separate pattern of general operating support.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $169K

    Total Assets

    $2.1M

    Total Revenue

    $233K

    Total Expenses

    $208K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $2K and $3K, with a median of $3K.

    25th Percentile

    $2K

    Median

    $3K

    75th Percentile

    $3K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional7 states funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in GA.

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    Notable grantees: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, The Piccadilly Puppets Company

    Topics

    administrative and overhead supportstaff salaries and benefitsprogrammatic flexibilityinfrastructure and IToperational resilience

    Where Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua Makes Grants

    Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua gives almost entirely within the United States, with 134 grants in the US and 0% to recipients in Florida. Georgia is the top state by grant count, and Atlanta appears frequently in the recent grants list, including Fernbank Museum of Natural History, The Piccadilly Puppets Company, Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of Amer, The Study Hall, and Collective Learning Academy Inc. Other Georgia recipients include Clarkston, Brookhaven, and Decatur. Outside Georgia, recent grants also went to Saint Paul, MN; Elburn, IL; Batavia, IL; and Portland, ME.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua

    What kinds of organizations does Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua support?

    The foundation’s active programs focus on youth, nature, and family interests. In the recent grants list, that shows up in support for arts and cultural groups, youth-serving organizations, and environmental nonprofits such as The Georgia Conservancy Inc and Wylde Center.

    Does Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua fund operating support or project support?

    Both appear in the data. Recent grants include general operating support for Fernbank Museum of Natural History, The Piccadilly Puppets Company, and Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of Amer, while the active grant programs describe program and project support for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.

    Can organizations submit unsolicited requests?

    Yes. The active grant programs say the foundation accepts unsolicited requests, and trustees meet annually to consider qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The typical award is small: p25 is $2,000, median is $3,000, and p75 is $3,000. The active program materials also describe grant sizes in the $1,000 to $5,000 range.

    Where does Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua give most often?

    Georgia is the top state by grant count, with Atlanta appearing repeatedly in the recent grants list. The recipient country distribution is entirely US-based, with 134 grants in the United States.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Bright Wings Fndtn Tr Ua that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: $1K – $5K

    Bright Wings Foundation Annual Grants (Program & Project Support)

    YouthNature / EnvironmentFamily interests+2 more

    Who can apply: Organizations exempt from federal tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Grants are not made to individuals. 509(a)(3) supporting organizations may be considered but must provide additional information.

    Deadline: Annual deadline: applications must be submitted by August 15 to be considered at the trustees' annual fall meeting.

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    Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)

    The Camp-Younts Foundation

    Who can apply: Metro Atlanta organizations only for online application; organizations outside Metro Atlanta must mail requests.

    Deadline: August 31.

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    Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)

    The Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Charitable Trust

    Who can apply: Applicants must fit within the guidelines described on the guidelines tab.

    Deadline: August 31.

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    The Mattie H. Marshall Foundation

    Who can apply: Applicants must fit within the guidelines described on the guidelines tab.

    Deadline: August 15.

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    Opening soonCloses Sep 15, 2026

    The Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation

    Who can apply: Applicants must fit within the guidelines described by the foundation.

    Deadline: March 15 or September 15.

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    Opening soonCloses Sep 30, 2026

    The Mary Ryan & Henry G. Kuhrt Foundation

    Who can apply: Applicants must fit within the guidelines described on the guidelines tab.

    Deadline: September 30.

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    Opening soonCloses Oct 1, 2026

    The G. Roxy and Elizabeth C. Martin Foundation

    Who can apply: Applicants must fit within the guidelines described on the guidelines tab.

    Deadline: October 1st.

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    Opening soonCloses Oct 15, 2026

    The J. Richard and Sybel F. Hayworth Foundation

    Who can apply: Organizations applying through the High Point Community Foundation portal using the access code provided; priority giving remains focused on the High Point area of North Carolina.

    Deadline: Deadline to submit a 2026 request is October 15th.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYATLANTA, GA$21,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    THE PICCADILLY PUPPETS COMPANYATLANTA, GA$10,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    FIRE ROCKETSUPPER MARLBORO, MD$7,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    ATLANTA AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERATLANTA, GA$6,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    VAMOS ADELANTE FOUNDATIONELBURN, IL$5,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    FEET ON THE STREET MINISTRIES INCATLANTA, GA$5,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR GUATEMALAN SOLUTIONSDENVER, CO$5,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    THE GEORGIA CONSERVANCY INCATLANTA, GA$4,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT INCATLANTA, GA$4,0002026GENERAL
    LAAMISTAD INCATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    PRESENCIABROOKHAVEN, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    MURPHY-HARPST CHILDREN'S CENTERS INCCEDARTOWN, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    OUR HOUSEATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    SYNCHRONICITY THEATREATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    ARIS INCHAPEVILLE, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    RESTORATION ATL MISSION INCATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    LIFECYCLE BLDG CENTER INCATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    FOCUSED COMMUNITY STRATEGIES (FCS)ATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    GEORGIA RIVER NETWORKATHENS, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    FAMILY HERITAGE FOUNDATIONCLARKSTON, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTERJOHNS CREEK, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    TOOLBOX INCROSWELL, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    WYLDE CENTERDECATUR, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    ESSENTIAL3LIFE INCATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    A SQUASHATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    BEARINGS BIKE SHOP INCATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INCROSWELL, GA$3,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    THE FRAZER CENTERATLANTA, GA$3,0002026GENERAL
    DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER INCDUNWOODY, GA$2,5002026GENERAL OPERATING
    CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPERLAGRANGE, GA$2,5002026GENERAL OPERATING
    TIMANOUS FOUNDATIONSOUTH PORTLAND, ME$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTERGAINESVILLE, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    COBB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INCMARIETTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    ADAPTAVIE LEARNING CENTERKENNESAW, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    FLY ON A WALL INCATLANTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    QUEEN ACADEMYJACKSON, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    CANYONLANDS FIELD INSTITUTEMOAB, UT$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    WILDERNESS WORKS INCATLANTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    WILLIAMS HOUSE INCROSWELL, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    GLOBAL GROWERS NETWORK INCDECATUR, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    YOUTH VILLAGES GEORGIADOUGLASVILLE, GA$2,0002026INNER HARBOUR CANOE
    TWINHEAD THEATRE INCATLANTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    LOSTINTHELETTERS INCATLANTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMARIETTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FDNATLANTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS ASSOCIATIONATLANTA, GA$2,0002026GENERAL
    DRAKE HOUSE INCROSWELL, GA$2,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    LUKES PLACE INCBLAIRSVILLE, GA$1,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    CURE CHILDHOOD CANCERATLANTA, GA$1,0002026GENERAL OPERATING
    VOX TEEN COMMUNICATIONSATLANTA, GA$1,0002026GENERAL OPERATING

    FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

    $21,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    THE PICCADILLY PUPPETS COMPANY

    $10,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    FIRE ROCKETS

    $7,000
    UPPER MARLBORO, MD2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    ATLANTA AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMER

    $6,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    VAMOS ADELANTE FOUNDATION

    $5,000
    ELBURN, IL2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    FEET ON THE STREET MINISTRIES INC

    $5,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR GUATEMALAN SOLUTIONS

    $5,000
    DENVER, CO2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    THE GEORGIA CONSERVANCY INC

    $4,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    ATLANTA MUSIC PROJECT INC

    $4,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL

    LAAMISTAD INC

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    PRESENCIA

    $3,000
    BROOKHAVEN, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    MURPHY-HARPST CHILDREN'S CENTERS INC

    $3,000
    CEDARTOWN, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    OUR HOUSE

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    SYNCHRONICITY THEATRE

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    ARIS INC

    $3,000
    HAPEVILLE, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    RESTORATION ATL MISSION INC

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    LIFECYCLE BLDG CENTER INC

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    FOCUSED COMMUNITY STRATEGIES (FCS)

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK

    $3,000
    ATHENS, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    FAMILY HERITAGE FOUNDATION

    $3,000
    CLARKSTON, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER

    $3,000
    JOHNS CREEK, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    TOOLBOX INC

    $3,000
    ROSWELL, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    WYLDE CENTER

    $3,000
    DECATUR, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    ESSENTIAL3LIFE INC

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    A SQUASH

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    BEARINGS BIKE SHOP INC

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    THE COTTAGE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER INC

    $3,000
    ROSWELL, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    THE FRAZER CENTER

    $3,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL

    DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER INC

    $2,500
    DUNWOODY, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPER

    $2,500
    LAGRANGE, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    TIMANOUS FOUNDATION

    $2,000
    SOUTH PORTLAND, ME2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER

    $2,000
    GAINESVILLE, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    COBB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC

    $2,000
    MARIETTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    ADAPTAVIE LEARNING CENTER

    $2,000
    KENNESAW, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    FLY ON A WALL INC

    $2,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    QUEEN ACADEMY

    $2,000
    JACKSON, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    CANYONLANDS FIELD INSTITUTE

    $2,000
    MOAB, UT2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    WILDERNESS WORKS INC

    $2,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    WILLIAMS HOUSE INC

    $2,000
    ROSWELL, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    GLOBAL GROWERS NETWORK INC

    $2,000
    DECATUR, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    YOUTH VILLAGES GEORGIA

    $2,000
    DOUGLASVILLE, GA2026

    INNER HARBOUR CANOE

    TWINHEAD THEATRE INC

    $2,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    LOSTINTHELETTERS INC

    $2,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $2,000
    MARIETTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FDN

    $2,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS ASSOCIATION

    $2,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL

    DRAKE HOUSE INC

    $2,000
    ROSWELL, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    LUKES PLACE INC

    $1,000
    BLAIRSVILLE, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER

    $1,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING

    VOX TEEN COMMUNICATIONS

    $1,000
    ATLANTA, GA2026

    GENERAL OPERATING