FundersMissouri

Bradford Family Foundation

St Louis, MO · EIN 37-6560964. Reported 471 grants totalling $585,694 to 264 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$500median grant
$585,694granted, 2021-2024
264organizations funded
50%of grantees funded again the next year
$803,577assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Bradford Family Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $500. Half of everything it gave fell between $500 and $1,000; the smallest was $104 and the largest $15,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
256 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
193 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
13 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
9 grants

Every organization it funded

All 264 recipients appear in its filings; the 250 largest are listed here. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which this organization received money -- the clearest signal of who this foundation actually has a relationship with.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Cathedral BasilicaSt Louis, MO$54,781442024
Our Lady of SorrowsSaint Louis, MO$25,000442024
Adelante Youth MissionGrand Rapids, MI$24,521442024
Ignatius PressSan Francisco, CA$20,480442024
St Vincent De Paul SocietyMaryland Heights, MO$20,250442024
Wyoming Catholic CollegeLander, WY$15,000112024
Holy Joe SocietyCincinnati, OH$10,000112023
CatholicthingorgSpringfield, VA$9,500332023
Sacred Heart Southern MissionWalls, MS$9,500332024
Priests of the Sacred HeartHales Corners, WI$8,500442024
Franciscan MissionsWaterford, WI$8,000442024
Nphs Education Fund FoundationBoston, MA$8,000222022
Shakespeare FestivalSt Louis, MO$8,000442024
The Sudan Relief FundWashington, DC$6,500222024
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NY$6,000442024
Fellowship of St JamesChicago, IL$5,010112021
Ndhs Education Fund FoundationBoston, MA$5,000112023
Padre Pio Foundation of AmericaCromwell, CT$5,000442024
Thomistic InstituteWashington, DC$5,000332023
Free Enterprise EducationErie, PA$4,600332023
Annual Catholic AppealWashington, DC$4,500222024
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FL$4,500332024
Braille Books for Blind ChildrenBaltimore, MD$4,000442024
Companions of St AnthonyEllicott City, MD$4,000442024
Second Chances for Blind DogsSherman Oaks, CA$4,000332023
St Vincent De Paul CathedralDes Moine, IA$4,000112024
The Seeing EyeMorristown, NJ$4,000332024
American Anti-Vivisection Society (aavs)Jenkintown, PA$3,500332023
American Foundation for the BlindArlington, VA$3,500442024
Association of the Miraculous MedalPerryville, MO$3,500442024
GREY2K USA WorldwideArlington, MA$3,500442024
International Eye FoundationKensington, MD$3,500442024
National Shrine of St JudeChicago, IL$3,500442024
American Leprosy MissionGreenville, SC$3,000442024
Braille Institute of AmericaLos Angeles, CA$3,000332024
CaresAtlanta, GA$3,000222024
Christian Appalachian ProjectPaintsville, KY$3,000332024
Delta RescueGlendale, CA$3,000332023
Franciscan Friars of the AtonementGarrison, NY$3,000442024
Ironwood Pig SanctuaryMarana, AZ$3,000332024
National Humane Education Society (nhes)Charles Town, WV$3,000222022
Paralyzed Vets of AmericaWashington, DC$3,000332023
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (pcrm)Washington, DC$3,000332024
Slavia Gospel AssociationLoves Park, IL$3,000112023
USA for UnhcrWashington, DC$3,000222024
Veterans of Foreign WarsSaint Louis, MO$3,000332024
Wild Animal Health FundJacksonville, FL$3,000222023
Animals' AngelsWestminster, MD$2,500332023
Arabian Rescue MissionLeitchfield, KY$2,500332023
Eternal Word Tv NetworkIrondale, AL$2,500112021
Mara Elephant ProjectCarmel, IN$2,500332023
Marist BrothersForest Hills, NY$2,500222024
MyagroorgNew York, NY$2,500112021
Open Up ResourcesMenlo Park, CA$2,500112021
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MA$2,500332024
Rise for AnimalsBoston, MA$2,500442024
Salesian MissionsNew Rochelle, NY$2,500332024
Save Korean Dogs USA FoundationPalmdale, CA$2,500332023
The Catholic ThingsSpringfield, VA$2,500222024
World Wildlife FundWashington, DC$2,500332023
Show Me InstituteSt Louis, MO$2,050222023
Acton InstituteGrand Rapids, MI$2,000222023
American Humane SocietyWashington, DC$2,000332023
American Printing House for the BlindLouisville, KY$2,000332024
Animal PlaceGrass Valley, CA$2,000332023
Dakota Boys Girls RanchMinot, ND$2,000332024
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY$2,000332024
Dominican FriarsNew York, NY$2,000112021
Edmundite MissionSelma, AL$2,000222024
Equine AdvocatesChatham, NY$2,000332023
Fellowship St JamesChicago, IL$2,000112024
Golden Wo BordersLas Vegas, NV$2,000222023
Guardians of RescueSmithtown, NY$2,000332023
HeroboxTyrone, GA$2,000332024
Homes for Veterans IncKey West, FL$2,000112024
K9 Lifeline RescueGenoa City, WI$2,000332024
National Anti-Vivisection SocietyChicago, IL$2,000332023
National Association of Blind VetsKissimmee, FL$2,000222024
Network for Animals USA IncOldsmar, FL$2,000332023
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington DC, DC$2,000112024
Smile TrainNew York, NY$2,000222024
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN$2,000332024
The TrinitariansBaltimore, MD$2,000222024
US Vets Hospice CommitteeWashington, DC$2,000222024
Visitation AcademySt Louis, MO$2,000222022
White Coat Waste ProjectWashington, DC$2,000332023
Wiseblood BooksMenomone Falls, WI$2,000112024
Wounded Paw ProjectClifton, VA$2,000222023
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL$2,000222024
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT$1,708332023
First ThingsNaples, FL$1,625222024
Thomas More SocietyChicago, IL$1,584222023
Ukraine Catholic ChurchSt Louis, MO$1,521222023
Alley Cat RescueMt Rainier, MD$1,500332023
Animals Asia FoundationCulver City, CA$1,500112022
Anthonian Association of the FriendChicago, IL$1,500332024
ASPCAWashington, DC$1,500222024
Born FreeSilver Spring, MD$1,500332023
Bread & Water for AfricaAlexabria, VA$1,500112024
Catholic Bishop Northern AlaskaFairbanks, AK$1,500222023
Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OH$1,500222022
Disabled Veterans National FoundationLanham, MD$1,500222024
EvrsSaintaubindemedoc$1,500332023
Farm SanctuaryWatkins Glen, NY$1,500222022
Feed the Hungry IncSouth Bend, IN$1,500112024
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA$1,500222022
IfawYarmouth Port, MA$1,500222023
International Animal RescueShrewsbury, MA$1,500332023
Last Chance for AnimalsLos Angeles, CA$1,500222022
Lost Meadows Mule RefugeSan Angelo, TX$1,500222023
Map InternationalBrunswick, GA$1,500222024
Mercy CorpsPortland, OR$1,500112024
Mercy for AnimalsLos Angeles, CA$1,500222023
No Kids HungryWashington, DC$1,500222024
Orbis InternationalNew York, NY$1,500222024
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA$1,500222023
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD$1,500222024
St Louis Society for the BlindSt Louis, MO$1,500222022
Tiger Preservation CenterCave Junction, OR$1,500222023
US Veterans Hospice CommitteeWashington, DC$1,500112021
White Wolf SanctuaryTidewater, OR$1,500222023
World War II American Vets CommitteeArlington, VA$1,500332024
White House RetreatSt Louis, MO$1,250112022
A Thousand HillsWellsboro, PA$1,000222024
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC$1,000112023
Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CA$1,000222022
Animal Recovery MissionMiami Beach, FL$1,000222022
ASPCANew York, NY$1,000112021
Becket LawWashington, DC$1,000112021
Capuchin Franciscan FriarsUnion City, NJ$1,000112024
Catholic CharitiesDes Moine, IA$1,000112024
Dominican Shrine of St Jude ThaddeusChicago, IL$1,000112024
Elephant Aid InternationalAttapulgas, GA$1,000112023
Feed the Children IncOklahoma City, OK$1,000112024
For the TrooopsSimi Valley, CA$1,000112023
Fountain HouseNew York, NY$1,000112024
Four Paws USABoston, MA$1,000112021
Freeen San JoseSan Jose, CA$1,000112024
Friends of AnimalsDarien, CT$1,000222023
Front RangeWestminster, CO$1,000222022
Fund for VacationsEsmont, VA$1,000112023
Helen Keller InternationalNew York, NY$1,000222022
Hooves and PawsLouisa, VA$1,000222023
HsusWashington, DC$1,000112021
IdaBaltimore, MD$1,000222022
Kindness RanchHartville, WY$1,000222023
Make a WishPhoenix, AZ$1,000222024
Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL$1,000112024
Miracle FeetChapel Hills, NC$1,000222024
Missouri Alliance for AnimalsSt Louis, MO$1,000222023
Mo Alliance for Animal LegislationSt Louis, MO$1,000112022
MspcaBoston, MA$1,000222023
New PolitySteubenville, OH$1,000112021
Oblate MissionsBelleville, IL$1,000222022
Ozark Chinquapin FoundationWestern Grove, AZ$1,000112024
Pilots to the RescueBrooklyn, NY$1,000222023
Propagation of the FaithLa Crosse, WI$1,000112023
Red Bull Run FoundationColumbus, NC$1,000112023
Reservation Animal RescueAddison, TX$1,000222023
Return to FreedomLompoc, CA$1,000222023
Save a Pet Animal RescueDesert Hot Springs, CA$1,000112023
Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FL$1,000222023
Soldier StrongStamford, CT$1,000112023
Speak Up for HorsesFalmouth, KY$1,000222023
The Cato InstituteWashington, DC$1,000112021
The Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NY$1,000222024
The Humane LeagueRockville, MD$1,000112024
Tiger HavenKingston, TN$1,000222023
Turning Point Donkey RescueDansville, MI$1,000222023
African Wildlife Fund (awf)Washington, DC$700112021
Mother of GoodSaint Louis, MO$510112024
600 Million Stray Dogs Need YouPompano Beach, FL$500112022
Alley Cat AlliesBethesda, MD$500112021
Als AssociationDes Moine, IA$500112024
American Anti-Vivisection SocietyJenkintown, PA$500112024
Animal EqualityLos Angeles, CA$500112022
Anthonian Assn of the FriendChicago, IL$500112021
Asia WildCharleston, SC$500112023
Baby Rhino RescueTopanga, CA$500112022
Blinded Vets AssociationWashington, DC$500112022
Boys TownBoys Town, NV$500112021
Buckner InternationalDallas, TX$500112023
CapsThousand Oaks, CA$500112021
Cardinal NewmanMerrifield, VA$500112024
Carter Reservoir MustangsRichmond, OR$500112023
Casey to the RescueOvid, NY$500112023
Castleton Ranch Horse RescueValley Center, CA$500112021
Cathedral of St AnthonySt Louis, MO$500112021
Charity WaterHagerstown, MD$500112022
Child Abuse Prevention Service (caps)Thousand Oaks, CA$500112022
Chimp HavenKeithville, LA$500112022
Coalition to Salute America's HeroesLeesburg, VA$500112024
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC$500112021
Defenders WildlifeWashington, DC$500112023
Dreamcatcher Wild Horse SanctuaryRavendale, CA$500112022
For the TroopsSimi Valley, CA$500112024
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MD$500112024
Four Corners Equine RescueAztec, NM$500112023
Four Paws InternationalBoston, MA$500112023
Freedom Service Dogs IncEnglewood, CO$500112024
Friends of St AnthonyArlington, TX$500112021
GalapagosMerrifield, VA$500112023
Galapagos ConservancyWashington, DC$500112021
Gentle GiantsPhillips Ranch, CA$500112021
Gentle Giants Draft & Horse RescueMount Airy, MD$500112021
Giraffe Conservation Foundation USAOrlando, FL$500112023
Happy CatCoram, NY$500112023
Homes for VetsHarrington Park, NJ$500112022
Humane Farming Associations (hfa)San Rafael, CA$500112021
Humane Society of the United StatesWashington DC, DC$500112024
Humane Society Wildlife Land TrustWashington, DC$500112021
In Defense of AnimalsSan Rafael, CA$500112023
International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and BurrosRapid City, SD$500112021
Keepers of the WildValentine, AZ$500112021
Kirk CenterMecosta, MI$500112021
Legionaires of ChristRoswell, GA$500112023
Lifesavers Wild Horse RescueCaliente, CA$500112024
Lion Habitat RanchMerrifield, VA$500112021
Lions Tigers Bears Big CatAlpine, CA$500112023
Little Longears Miniature Donkey RescueNew Oxford, PA$500112022
MaryknollMaryknoll, NY$500112021
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TX$500112024
Morris Animal FoundationDenver, CO$500112023
Morris Animal FundPhiladelphia, PA$500112021
National Adubon SocietyNew York, NY$500112021
National Greyhound FoundationHomosassa, FL$500112021
Northeast Animal ShelterSalem, MA$500112023
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VA$500112024
Orphan AcresViola, ID$500112021
Oxfam-America IncBoston, MA$500112024
PawsLynnwood, WA$500112021
Peaceful Valley Donkey RescueSan Angelo, TX$500112023
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue (pvdr)San Angelo, TX$500112021
Pet Adoption FundCanoga Park, CA$500112022
Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VA$500112024
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (paws)Aberdeen, WA$500112022
Project St VetEncinitas, CA$500112023
Project Street VeteransNorth Charleston, SC$500112021
Propagation of the FaithSt Louis, MO$500112021
Red RoverSacramento, CA$500112022
Redland Rock Pet Abandoned DogsDavie, FL$500112023
Redwing Horse SanctuaryLockwood, CA$500112021
Redwings Horse SanctuaryPaso Robles, CA$500112023
Ring Dog RescueHenrico, VA$500112023
Save a Pet Animal RescuePort Jeff Sta, NY$500112021
Semper K9 Assistance DogsCatlett, VA$500112024
SoarSilver Spring, MD$500112024
Soldiers AngelsSan Antonio, TX$500112022
Southern Wends Equine RescueWinfield, KS$500112021
SPCA InternationalNew York, NY$500112021

125 of 264 (47%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 50%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 229 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Animal Welfare
125 grants
Human Services
24 grants
International Affairs
24 grants
Religion
9 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
6 grants
Education
6 grants
Health Care
6 grants
Public & Societal Benefit
6 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021121$127,945$500
2022113$118,106$500
2023136$176,413$1,000
2024101$163,230$1,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 22% of this one's giving went to organizations in Missouri. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Missouri
$127K
California
$57K
District of Columbia
$48K
New York
$38K
Michigan
$28K
Massachusetts
$28K
Virginia
$27K
Maryland
$26K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Missouri.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Bradford Family Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 30 Lenox Place, St Louis, MO, 63108. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

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