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Who funds Brighter Way Institute
EIN 81-1096448 · Phoenix, AZ · NTEE E30
Brighter Way Institute of Phoenix, AZ (EIN 81-1096448) was named as a grant recipient by 20 funders in 48 grants paid totaling $5,107,767 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$5,107,767
48 grants paid
Funders
20
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$350,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation 46-0469787 | AZ | B | 2 | $2,000,000 | 2021 |
| The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation 45-2713666 | AZ | B | 5 | $1,204,375 | 2024 |
| Thunderbirds Charities 86-0560664 | AZ | A | 4 | $553,075 | 2025 |
| Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust 86-6247076 | AZ | C | 3 | $390,000 | 2024 |
| The Board of Visitors 86-6052766 | AZ | A | 4 | $260,000 | 2024 |
| Bhhs Legacy Foundation 95-3239789 | AZ | A | 3 | $250,000 | 2024 |
| Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation 82-1593211 | AZ | B | 6 | $170,380 | 2025 |
| Human Services Campus Inc 46-3333160 | AZ | A | 2 | $78,999 | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation 86-0348306 | AZ | A | 5 | $74,000 | 2025 |
| Del E Webb Foundation 86-6052737 | AZ | B | 1 | $43,000 | 2024 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001 | MA | A | 3 | $21,400 | 2024 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc 81-0739440 | DE | A | 1 | $20,200 | 2024 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation 26-1446183 | MD | A | 1 | $17,000 | 2023 |
| Phoenix Pride Inc 86-0670912 | AZ | A | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Garcia Family Foundation 31-1490067 | AZ | B | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Mak Foundation 47-2609668 | AZ | C | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial 36-6076088 | IL | B | 1 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc 13-1340512 | NY | B | 2 | $2,250 | 2023 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883 | WA | B | 1 | $538 | 2023 |
| Baird Foundation Inc 39-6107937 | WI | B | 1 | $50 | 2021 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 49 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thunderbirds Charities | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $100,000 | paid | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | 202600159349301440 |
| 2025 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202641339349104024 |
| 2025 | Arizona Community Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $14,000 | paid | REMOTE ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN | 202610449349301691 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $350,000 | paid | Expand surgical/restorative dentistry program for older adults (Capital Project). | 202413179349100021 |
| 2024 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $350,000 | paid | General Operating Support - Meeting critical Oral Health Needs of Underserved Individuals in the Community | 202522399349100212 |
| 2024 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $350,000 | approved, future | General Operating Support - Meeting critical Oral Health Needs of Underserved Individuals in the Community | 202522399349100212 |
| 2024 | Bhhs Legacy Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $75,000 | paid | Celebrating 25 Years of Oral Health Services to Low-Income Children | 202533089349301638 |
| 2024 | The Board of Visitors | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $60,000 | paid | ORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN | 202541059349302504 |
| 2024 | Del E Webb Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $43,000 | paid | SUPPORT MOBILE DENTAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN | 202521209349101432 |
| 2024 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202501359349104575 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $30,000 | paid | Support leadership development and educational programs for Kris Volcheck's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 202413179349100021 |
| 2024 | American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $20,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530159349302758 |
| 2024 | Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | Support leadership development and educational programs for Kris Volcheck's Piper Fellow sabbatical. | 202413179349100021 |
| 2024 | Arizona Community Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202530459349301688 |
| 2024 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $6,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202521349349310887 |
| 2024 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $4,375 | paid | Signage Change at Center for Pediatric Dentistry Cost | 202522399349100212 |
| 2023 | Thunderbirds Charities | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $125,880 | paid | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | 202411009349301686 |
| 2023 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $25,300 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202431349349103328 |
| 2023 | Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $17,000 | paid | 202422229349301212 | |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202400439349300735 |
| 2023 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $5,400 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202441369349301334 |
| 2023 | Equitable Foundation Inc | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202403139349102030 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $538 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | Bhhs Legacy Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $100,000 | paid | Strengthening Oral Health Services for Low-Income Children | 202313049349302766 |
| 2022 | The Board of Visitors | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $75,000 | paid | SUPPORT MOBILE DENTAL UNIT | 202301089349301975 |
| 2022 | Human Services Campus Inc | Brighter Way Dental Center Phoenix, AZ | A | $49,000 | paid | COLLABORATIVE GRANT AWARD | 202320599349300917 |
| 2022 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202302439349100320 |
| 2022 | Human Services Campus Inc | Brighter Way Dental Center Phoenix, AZ | A | $29,999 | paid | COVID ASSISTANCE GRANT | 202320599349300917 |
| 2022 | Phoenix Pride Inc | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $10,000 | paid | COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRANT | 202323069349302612 |
| 2022 | Arizona Community Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $7,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202330459349302653 |
| 2022 | Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING | 202303179349103040 |
| 2022 | Equitable Foundation Inc | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $750 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313209349101861 |
| 2021 | Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $1,500,000 | paid | Health & Medical | 202222359349100402 |
| 2021 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $300,000 | paid | To support first class, integrative dental care to the most vulnerable populations. | 202202579349101115 |
| 2021 | Thunderbirds Charities | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $75,000 | paid | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | 202211029349301506 |
| 2021 | Arizona Community Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $37,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202240429349300334 |
| 2021 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202221339349104257 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $10,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | Baird Foundation Inc | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $50 | paid | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | 202221339349100927 |
| 2020 | Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $500,000 | paid | HEALTH & MEDICINE | 202102099349100200 |
| 2020 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $300,000 | paid | To support first class, integrative dental care to the most vulnerable populations. | 202142509349100984 |
| 2020 | Thunderbirds Charities | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $252,195 | paid | COMMUNITY SERVICES | 202130749349300423 |
| 2020 | Bhhs Legacy Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $75,000 | paid | EMERGENCY OPERATIONS | 202122959349300002 |
| 2020 | The Board of Visitors | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $55,000 | paid | SUPPORT OPERATION OF MOBILE DENTAL UNIT | 202121029349301032 |
| 2020 | Janis Chapman Merrill Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $30,080 | paid | ORAL HEALTH FOR UNDERSERVED | 202112949349100521 |
| 2020 | Garcia Family Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $5,000 | paid | Donation To improve access and provide comprehensive oral health care to low income and homeless adults, children, veterans and individuals with special needs. | 202132889349100713 |
| 2018 | The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | B | $250,000 | paid | To support first class, integrative dental care to the most vulnerable populations. | 201921909349100807 |
| 2018 | The Board of Visitors | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | A | $70,000 | paid | DENTAL SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN | 201920959349301157 |
| 2018 | Mak Foundation | Brighter Way Institute Phoenix, AZ | C | $5,000 | paid | PAYMENTS FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. | 201902479349100110 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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