Agencies funded by the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children meet these criteria:

• The agency has 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service.
• The agency demonstrates Bright Horizons employee involvement.
• Priority will be given to agencies that serve a Bright Horizons community (a community where a Bright Horizons center or corporate or regional office is located).

The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children generally does not fund the following:

• Gifts to individuals
• Colleges or universities
• Religious organizations (except when the activity sponsored by the organization is non-sectarian)
• Advertising for any purpose
• Multi-year commitments
• Fundraising and/or testimonial events/dinners, including tickets, silent auctions, raffles, etc.
• Athletic teams, tournaments, or events