Bright Futures Fund

06/03/2026

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 9th annual Bishop's Golf Tournament!

Monday, August 17, 2026
The Bluffs Golf Club at The National, Parkville, MO

Learn more: brightfuturesfund.org/2026-bishops-annual-golf-classic.html

05/15/2026

Congrats to the St. Regis Academy, Kansas City Class of 2026!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Our Lady Of Hope Kansas City 2026 graduates!🎉

05/12/2026

As of 2025, the Bright Futures Fund has assisted more than 30,000 kids in attending Catholic grade schools, creating a legacy of hope in Kansas City's urban core.

The Bright Futures story By Marty Denzer and Ashlie Hand Established in 1983 as the Central City School Fund, the diocesan program providing scholarships for Catholic education today is known as the Bright Futures Fund. As of 2025, the Bright Futures Fund has assisted more than 30,000 kids in attend...

05/08/2026

Supporting the Bright Futures Fund supports the next generation!

05/06/2026

Looking for a way to further support Bright Futures Fund? Become an ambassador!

Find a downloadable pocket guide to equip you with talking points at the bottom of the home page at brightfuturesfund.org.

05/01/2026

On the morning of April 23, the ballroom at the Weston Kansas City at Crown Center filled with attendees of the 17th annual School Bell Breakfast. This fundraiser supports Catholic education through the work of the Bright Futures Fund.

Find a full recap of the event, including photos and videos, at catholickey.org.

By Allison Vrooman | Photos and videos by Michael Hogan On the morning of April 23, the ballroom at the Weston Kansas City at Crown Center filled with attendees of the 17th annual School Bell Breakfast. This fundraiser supports Catholic education through the work of the Bright Futures Fund. The ring...

04/28/2026

School Bell Breakfast 2026

04/27/2026

Have you heard the news?!!

St. Regis Academy, Kansas City is now a Bright Futures Fund school!

Bright Futures Fund and St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church will partner in a new hybrid model to ensure ongoing enrollment growth and student support.

St. Regis Academy is a K-8th grade school serving Catholic and non-Catholic families seeking a Classical Catholic education for their children. The student population is very diverse and more than 50% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Find the full press release at catholickey.org.