Brady Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brady Foundation is a private foundation in Salisbury, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $307,800 in 119 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $61,300. 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$307,800
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$61,300
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $199,380 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,929 | 106 | $817,885 |
| 2024 | $199,380 | 118 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $307,800 | 119 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Brady 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 Brady Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22 | $79,650 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $71,800 |
| Colorado | 36 | $55,850 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $32,250 |
| Virginia | 5 | $25,700 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 7 | $7,600 |
| Texas | 3 | $6,600 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $6,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Camden Foundation | Charitable use | $61,300 |
| Mount Sopris Historical Society | Charitable use | $50,000 |
| Regroup WNC Fund | Charitable use | $28,500 |
| Catawba College | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Charitable use | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable use | $8,000 |
| PBS | Charitable use | $7,500 |
| Weta | Charitable use | $7,500 |
| Duke University | Charitable use | $6,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Global Development Group USA | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Hollins University | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Make A Change World Inc | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| The National Steeple Chase Museum | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| National Cathedral School | Charitable use | $4,000 |
| Scarlet Oak Farms | Charitable use | $4,000 |
| US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association | Charitable use | $3,500 |
| High Country Breast Cancer Foundati | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| City Dogs and City Kitties Rescue | Charitable use | $2,500 |
| Jordan River Foundation | Charitable use | $2,500 |
| Linville Foundation Inc | Charitable use | $2,500 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation US | Charitable use | $2,500 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Rowan Coun | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Martha's Table | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| National Presbyterian School | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| The Bridge Between Animal Rescue | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Presbyterian Ear Institute | Charitable use | $1,750 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Charitable use | $1,500 |
| George Washington University Law School | Charitable use | $1,500 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable use | $1,500 |
| MIT Sloan School Annual Fund | Charitable use | $1,500 |
| National Links Trust | Charitable use | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Charitable use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane B Arnold
- Margaret R Brady
- Burl H Brady
- Arthur L Hattaway Jr
Questions people ask
Does Brady Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brady Foundation give?
$307,800 in tax year 2025, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Brady Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane B Arnold (President), Margaret R Brady (Vice Preside), Burl H Brady (Secretary/Tr) and Arthur L Hattaway Jr (Assistant SE).
What does Brady Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.