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Also known as: C/O MRS J C BRADFORD
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Bradford Family Foundation is a private trust based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is J C Bradford. It holds total assets of $16M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $16M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and North Carolina. According to available records, Bradford Family Foundation has made 100 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $601K in 2020 to $368K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $696K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $319K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 54 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$302K
Based on 38 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.
Bradford Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 100 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, AR, TX.
Bradford Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 100 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $319K.
Bradford Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bradford Family Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian R Bradford | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryan R Bradford | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$15.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
100
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
54
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Episcopal ChurchGENERAL FUND | Johnson City, TN | $250 | 2022 |
| HermitageGENERAL FUND | Hermitage, TN | $250 | 2022 |
| St George'SGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $302K | 2021 |
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $210K | 2022 |
| CheekwoodGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $56K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public LandGENERAL FUND | Chattanooga, TN | $50K | 2022 |
| Netterville Dr Jim - Intern'L Healthcare Foundation - Med MissionsGENERAL FUND | Searcy, AR | $10K | 2022 |
| Colgate UniversityJENNIFER W. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR KATIE BRADFORD | Hamilton, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Episcopal School Of NashvilleGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church LinvilleGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Trinity SchoolGENERAL FUND | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| Frist Art MuseumGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food BankGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Portrait Society Of AmericaGENERAL FUND | Tallahassee, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Nashville OperaGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Conservancy (Parthenon Gala Patron)GENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Warner ParkGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Nashville Humane AssociationGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Linville FoundationGENERAL FUND | Winston Salem, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Luke Lea SocietyGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Garden Club Of NashvilleGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Nashville Public TelevisionGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Nashville BalletGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Crossmore SchoolGENERAL FUND | Newland, NC | $500 | 2022 |
| St Luke'S Community House (Family Christmas Program)GENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| Traveller'S RestGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $250 | 2022 |
| Belle Meade Society Of CeresGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $250 | 2022 |
| Avery County HumaneGENERAL FUND | Newland, NC | $250 | 2022 |
| Linville Fire DepartmentGENERAL FUND | Linville, NC | $250 | 2022 |
| Walden'S PuddleGENERAL FUND | Joelton, TN | $200 | 2022 |
| Nashville Tree FoundationGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $200 | 2022 |
| Belcourt DinnerGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $150 | 2022 |
| Volunteer State Horsemen'SGENERAL FUND | Franklin, TN | $131 | 2022 |
| Friends Of Radnor LakeGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $100 | 2022 |
| Nashville SymphonyGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $12K | 2021 |
| United Way (Designation Below) 1000 Each OrganizationGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2021 |
| Eastern European MissionGENERAL FUND | Hurst, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Berkley InstituteGENERAL FUND | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Montgomery Bell AcademyGENERAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2021 |
| Austin InstituteGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| St Bonaventure UniversityENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR ROBERT DUBILL | St Bonaventure, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Princeton UniversityGENERAL FUND | Princeton, NJ | $5K | 2021 |