Brighton, CO

BRIGHTON LEGACY FOUNDATION

EIN 37-1530180

Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving

Mission

Promoting the spirit of philanthropy and improving the quality of life for all residents of Brighton, Colorado.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BRIGHTON LEGACY FOUNDATION

Brighton Legacy Foundation is a community grantmaking 501(c)(3) established in 2007 that serves as the primary steward of the City of Brighton’s Outside Agency funding, directing charitable support to meet local needs and support Brighton-based nonprofit programs. citeturn0search4turn0search1

The Foundation is primarily funded by the City of Brighton, operates a formal grants process and board governance structure, and also raises supplemental funds through community fundraising and Colorado Gives Day to support scholarships and local programs. citeturn0search1turn0search5

In the past 2–3 years the Foundation has expanded its grant offerings (including the introduction of mini-grants), partnered with Brighton Employee Charities to broaden support for local initiatives, and continued awarding scholarships to Brighton-area students while completing annual grant cycles that fund many Brighton-serving organizations. citeturn0search9turn0search5turn0search7

Notable achievements

City-funded Grants Program

Consistently administers the City of Brighton’s annual Outside Agency funding to distribute grants to many Brighton-serving organizations and programs.

Mini-Grant Program

Launched a midyear mini-grant option to provide rapid, small-dollar support (up to $500) for community projects and emergent needs.

Recent Grant Cycles

Completed recent grant cycles (including the 2025 recipients) supporting a broad cross-section of local partners—examples include organizations addressing food security, counseling, housing support, and youth services.

At a glance

Total assets: $19K
Annual revenue: $163K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 37-1530180
Location: Brighton, CO
Website: brightonlegacyfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: November 2025

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

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