Bradberry Family Foundation
The Bradberry Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it was terminating after distributing money generated from the sale of art contributed by the estate of Karlee B. Bradberry to qualified charities. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bradberry Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bradberry Family Foundation gave $361K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $21K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $361,124
- -14.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- -39.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $21,243
- +40.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (90% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bradberry Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 609 W Dickson Unit 608 B, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: (479) 466-4777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bradberry Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. The remaining reported shares were California (3%), Alabama (3%), an unspecified recipient state (2%), and Texas (1%). The listed grants also included support for organizations whose purposes referred to communities in Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bradberry Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $361K (2021) to $424K (2020). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $361,124 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-249,294 | $362,840 | $361,124 | 17 | $361,124 | $23 | $7,869 |
| 2020 | $612,134 | $-392,501 | $427,244 | $424,000 | 28 | — | $604 | $12,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bradberry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a broader mission beyond distributing the proceeds from the art sale to qualified charities. Its 2021 grants included support for a public library expansion and renovation, arts education and community outreach, gardens, agricultural education, animal welfare, and other charitable activities.
Among the recipients, an individual recipient described its mission as helping rebuild the lives of women who have experienced trauma, addiction, and incarceration through safe housing, long-term support, and community partnerships. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $361,124. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest listed grant was $300,000 to Fayetteville Public Library to help build more than 80,000 additional square feet and renovate the existing library. Other notable grants included $12,000 to an individual recipient, $12,000 to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, $10,000 to an individual recipient, and $5,000 to Walton Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Robert W Bradberry as President; Rebecca Ann Moody, Karolyn C Woolverton, and William B Bradberry as Trustees; and John G Bradberry as Director.
Bradberry Family Foundation is led by Robert W. Bradberry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert W. Bradberry
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Bradberry
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karolyn C. Woolverton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Ann Moody
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William B. Bradberry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bradberry Family Foundation
How much does Bradberry Family Foundation give each year?
Bradberry Family Foundation gave $361K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $424K across 28 grants.
What is Bradberry Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bradberry Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $21,243, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bradberry Family Foundation give grants?
Bradberry Family Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Bradberry Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Bradberry Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does Bradberry Family Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a broader mission beyond distributing the proceeds from the art sale to qualified charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bradberry Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Bradberry Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Bradberry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bradberry Family Foundation's EIN?
Bradberry Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6318708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Bradberry Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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