Beth Bradford Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beth Bradford Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$91,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $50,000 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $91,000 | 14 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Beth Bradford Family 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.
What Beth Bradford Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 8 | $45,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $18,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | Operating support- humanitarian aid | $15,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Fnd | Operating support-recovery program | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operating support-social services | $10,000 |
| Hillview Heights Baptist Church | Operating support-religious | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green | Oper support youth development | $5,000 |
| Meals Inc | Operating support meal delivery | $5,000 |
| Moravian Open Door | Operating support | $5,000 |
| St Jude's | Operating support-cancer research | $5,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Support for homeless services | $5,000 |
| Casa of South Central Kentucky | Oper support child advocacy | $4,000 |
| Barren River Area Safe Space Inc | Support for domestic violence victim | $4,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Camp Ridgecrest | Youth camp operations | $3,000 |
| Parker Bennett Family Resource Cent | Youth services operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Bradford
- Emily D Booth
- Jamie E Powers
- Jackson Bradford
Questions people ask
Does Beth Bradford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beth Bradford Family Foundation give?
$91,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Beth Bradford Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Bradford (President), Emily D Booth (Director), Jamie E Powers (Director) and Jackson Bradford (Director).
What does Beth Bradford Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.