Bradley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bradley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Freeport, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,821 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$40,821
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$633,122
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $42,546 the year before.
35% 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 | $36,375 | 17 | $640,404 |
| 2024 | $42,546 | 19 | $640,685 |
| 2025 | $40,821 | 17 | $633,122 |
How to apply
Bradley 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 Bradley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 14 | $23,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,821 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Labyrinth Training Center | Program support | $15,000 |
| Meetinghouse Arts | Support of programs | $5,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Program support | $4,000 |
| Freeport Community Services | Program support | $3,000 |
| Wolfe's Neck Center | Program support | $2,000 |
| Amherst College | Program support | $1,821 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Program support | $1,500 |
| Freeport High School | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Freeport Historical Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Preble Street Resource Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| Hoyt Foundation Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Thomas Means Club | Program support | $1,000 |
| Through These Doors | Program supportprogram support | $1,000 |
| Freeport Speech | Program support | $500 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Program support | $500 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Program support | $500 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward F Bradley Jr
- Sarah Tracy
- Alexandra Bradley Hess
- Kathleen O'Conner Bradley
- Jane S Bradley
Questions people ask
Does Bradley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bradley Family Foundation give?
$40,821 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bradley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward F Bradley Jr (Treasurer), Sarah Tracy (Clerk), Alexandra Bradley Hess (Trustee) and Kathleen O'Conner Bradley (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bradley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.