About Brighton Center
At Brighton Center, we believe deeply in the potential of people and that everyone deserves the best quality of life possible. Our Community of Support is comprehensive, holistic, and ready to be your partner in achieving self-sufficiency.
Focus Areas
Early childhood educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and homeownership servicesEmployment and workforce trainingFamily services and financial coachingSenior servicesSubstance use recovery (women's recovery services)Social enterprises
Funding Style
program-specific (restricted) supportdirect program delivery fundingshort-term/project funding
About Brighton Center
Brighton Center Inc’s largest recent grant was $201,551 to Chapin Hall Center for Children for program support, a signal that the funder backs direct program delivery at meaningful scale. Across the latest grants on file, the foundation gave a mix of six-figure and smaller program-support awards to organizations working in children’s research, education, workforce development, and community services. The pattern fits its stated emphasis on service delivery support and short-term/project funding. Recent awards also show a Kentucky-centered grantmaking profile. Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Inc received $50,000 for program support, while Learning Grove Inc and Kenton County Public Library each received support in the low-to-mid $20,000 range. Together, these grants point to a funder that uses restricted, program-specific support to reinforce institutions serving children, families, and local communities. The foundation’s latest 990 year on file is 2024, and its annual grants totaled $309,963. With assets of $13,853,125, Brighton Center Inc appears to operate as a regional grantmaker whose giving is closely tied to practical program implementation rather than broad, unrestricted philanthropy.
What Brighton Center Funds
Children’s services and early learning appear in the grant list through the award to Learning Grove Inc in Covington, Kentucky, which received $22,000 for program support. That aligns with Brighton Center Inc’s stated focus on early childhood education and family-oriented services. The foundation also funds community infrastructure and access points. Kenton County Public Library in Erlanger, Kentucky received $20,000 for program support, showing support for a local public-serving institution. Workforce and economic opportunity are another clear thread. Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Inc in Ft Mitchell, Kentucky received $50,000 for program support, matching the foundation’s interest in employment and workforce training. On the research and policy side, Chapin Hall Center for Children in Chicago received $201,551 for program support, indicating support for child-focused program implementation beyond its immediate Kentucky footprint.
How Brighton Center Gives
Brighton Center Inc’s typical grant size centers on mid-five-figure awards: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $22,000, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. The 2024 grants list shows one much larger award at $201,551, alongside several smaller program-support grants. The foundation’s giving is structured as restricted, program-specific support rather than open-ended funding, and the topic taxonomy points to program implementation, programmatic capacity, and service delivery support. The recent data show a single 990 year on file, so the pattern available here reflects 2024 grantmaking.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$414K
Total Assets
$14.5M
Total Revenue
$14M
Total Expenses
$13.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $50K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Regional3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Wonda Winkler
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