Faraway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Faraway Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,845 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,769 and the largest $10,769. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,845
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,769
- Largest grant$10,769
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,680 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,500 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $46,680 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $53,845 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Faraway Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | $53,845 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind | Operating support of organization | $10,769 |
| Hand in Paw | Operating support of organization | $10,769 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Support of operation lima foxtrot | $10,769 |
| The Community Kitchens of Birmingham | Operating support of organization | $10,769 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Operating support of organization | $10,769 |
Officers and trustees
- Merrill N Bradley
- Thomas Lyons Bradley
- Mary Allen Bradley
- Merrill N Bradley Jr
- Julia R Cullimore
Questions people ask
Does Faraway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Faraway Foundation give?
$53,845 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,769.
Who runs Faraway Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Merrill N Bradley (Director), Thomas Lyons Bradley (Secretary), Mary Allen Bradley (President) and Merrill N Bradley Jr (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.