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BrightPath Foundation Formed to Cut Red Tape and Deliver Education Directly to Communities in Need

Wappingers Falls, NY — October 7, 2025 — In a bold move to bridge the gap between public funding and real access, The BrightPath Academy today announced the official launch of The BrightPath Foundation, a nonprofit division dedicated to providing direct educational access to families, veterans, and under-resourced communities.

The Foundation was created to cut through the red tape that too often prevents life-changing educational programs from reaching those who need them most. Instead of waiting for grants or policy approvals, the Foundation directly distributes free or sponsored seats in BrightPath Academy’s online courses — including Budget Like a Boss, Family Reset, and Strategic Empathy.

“Our mission has always been simple — make education accessible, practical, and personal,” said Aaron B. Kershaw, Founder of The BrightPath Academy and BrightPath Foundation. “We built BrightPath Academy to teach emotional intelligence and financial literacy in a way that anyone could understand. The Foundation takes that mission further — we’re removing the barriers altogether.”

Through its Sponsored Seats Program, corporate partners, donors, and individuals can purchase $5,000 blocks of BrightPath Academy memberships and donate them directly to a nonprofit or community organization of their choice. Each block provides 100 seats of access to digital courses designed to build financial stability, leadership skills, and emotional resilience.

In its first year, the BrightPath Foundation will focus on expanding partnerships with veterans’ groups, family service agencies, and local NGOs across New York’s Hudson Valley region, before scaling nationally in 2026.

The Foundation’s approach aligns with BrightPath Academy’s Learn → Budget → Succeed framework — integrating emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and leadership development into every program.

“We’re not waiting for change to trickle down,” Kershaw said. “We’re handing the tools directly to the people who need them most — and we’re giving our partners the structure to make that change sustainable.”

About The BrightPath Foundation

The BrightPath Foundation is the nonprofit division of BrightPath Academy, established to deliver emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and leadership education directly to underserved populations. Through public-private partnerships and sponsored access programs, the Foundation ensures that families, veterans, and individuals facing economic hardship receive the same high-quality education and growth opportunities as any paying student.

EIN: 39-4913471
501(c)(3) Number: 7735173

About BrightPath Academy

BrightPath Academy is a national learning platform offering self-paced online courses and membership programs that teach real-world skills through the lens of emotional intelligence and practical life mastery. The Academy provides guided programs for individuals, families, and organizations seeking growth in areas of leadership, finance, and personal development.

To learn more about partnership opportunities or to sponsor seats through the BrightPath Foundation, visit www.BrightPathFunds.org .