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Brad Sethness Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Charles F Moles. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Alaska, Iowa, Colorado. According to available records, Brad Sethness Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $260K and $590K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $590K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alaska, Iowa, Colorado, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Brad Sethness Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK, IA, CO.
Brad Sethness Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K.
Brad Sethness Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brad Sethness Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel B Sethness | PRESIDENT/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn B Sethness | VICE PRES/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marina M Sethness | TREASURER/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$320K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$5.3M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$266K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$96K
Distribution Amount
$254K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crested Butte Avalanche CenterUNRESTRICTED | Crested Butte, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Bickelhaupt ArboretumUNRESTRICTED | Clinton, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Miss Halls SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Pittsfield, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| YwcaUNRESTRICTED | Clinton, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hatcher Alpine ExperienceUNRESTRICTED | Palmer, AK | $25K | 2023 |
| United Negro College FundUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Bean'S Cafe The Childrens LunchboxUNRESTRICTED - $15,000HOLIDAY MEAL WISH LIST - $800 | Anchorage, AK | $16K | 2023 |
| Hatcher Pass Avalanche CenterUNRESTRICTED | Palmer, AK | $15K | 2023 |
| Curtis Mansion FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Miami Springs, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Matsu Food BankUNRESTRICTED | Wasilla, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Bob Finch Memorial FundUNRESTRICTED | Clinton, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vilas Food PantryUNRESTRICTED | Eagle River, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| My HouseUNRESTRICTED | Wasilla, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Girdwood Community Land TrustUNRESTRICTED | Girdwood, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Clinton Symphony OrchestraUNRESTRICTED | Clinton, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge SchoolMICHAEL ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP FUND | St George, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Alaska Farmland TrustUNRESTRICTED | Palmer, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Gateway Contemporary BalletUNRESTRICTED | Clinton, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wasilla Youth BaseballUNRESTRICTED | Wasilla, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Gunnison Valley Health FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Gunnison, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House AnchorageUNRESTRICTED | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2022 |
| Donor Alliance IncUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Eagle River RotaryWARM THE CHILDREN | Eagle River, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Vilas CountyUNRESTRICTED | Eagle River, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-IronwoodUNRESTRICTED | Ironwood, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Matanuska-Susitna BorUNRESTRICTED | Wasilla, AK | $10K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Lions Eye BankUNRESTRICTED | Aurora, CO | $10K | 2022 |