Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $4.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.7 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$4.1 million
- Assets$212 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.0 million | 26 | $173 million |
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 24 | $193 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 18 | $212 million |
How to apply
Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $4.7 million |
| New York | 2 | $51,950 |
| Florida | 2 | $27,300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | General support of recipient | $4.1 million |
| Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston | General support of recipient | $400,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers | General support of recipient | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support of recipient | $50,000 |
| St Sebastian School | General support of recipient | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General support of recipient | $15,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General support of recipient | $12,300 |
| Clergy Health and Retirement Trust | General support of recipient | $10,000 |
| Leadership Roundtable | General support of recipient | $10,000 |
| Oyster Harbors Club Employee Scholarship Fund | General support of recipient | $10,000 |
| Saint Joseph's Parish | General support of recipient | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General support of recipient | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | General support of recipient | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Parish | General support of recipient | $5,000 |
| St John Paul II School | General support of recipient | $5,000 |
| Belmont Food Pantry | General support of recipient | $2,000 |
| Order of Malta | General support of recipient | $1,950 |
| Friends of the Benton Library | General support of recipient | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Morrissey
Questions people ask
Does Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Morrissey (Trustee).
What does Harry L Bradley Jr Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.