Bradley Foundation Inc
Bradley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2023 filing reports 14 grants totaling $991,901. The foundation’s 2022 filing is marked as its final return and says it received a certificate of dissolution effective November 29, 2023; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bradley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bradley Foundation Inc gave $992K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $71K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $991,901
- +17150.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $70,850
- +1132.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $45,951
- Primary geography
- Georgia (60% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bradley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says it distributed all remaining cash in 2023, so this is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1408, Savannah, GA 31402
Phone: (912) 447-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bradley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was W Waldo and Jenny Lynn M Bradley Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $939K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (60%), Florida (30%), and South Carolina (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bradley Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 15768% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $992K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $992K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| W Waldo and Jenny Lynn M Bradley Foundation Savannah, FL | OTHER | $300,000 |
| Westminster Schools Inc Atlanta, GA | Education | $150,000 |
| Savannah Country Day School Inc Savannah, GA | Education | $100,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation Spartanburg, SC | OTHER | $100,000 |
| All Saints' Episcopal Church Atlanta, GA | Religion | $72,500 |
| Spelman College Atlanta, GA | Education | $65,000 |
| Hagan United Methodist Church Claxton, GA | Religion | $50,000 |
| Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Savannah, GA | Religion | $41,901 |
| The Salvation Army Savannah, GA | OTHER | $35,000 |
| Union Mission Inc Savannah, GA | OTHER | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $1,007,166 | $991,901 | 14 | $998,007 | — | $45,806 |
| 2022 | $1,006,951 | $1,098 | $21,423 | $5,750 | 1 | $7,807 | — | $25,281 |
| 2021 | $1,027,276 | $348,241 | $6,380 | $3,979 | 1 | — | $344,500 | $41,453 |
| 2020 | $685,415 | $270,717 | $9,163 | $6,251 | 1 | — | $269,786 | $43,204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bradley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included education, religion, and other-purpose grants. Recipients included schools, churches, community and social-service organizations, and a community foundation.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Savannah Country Day School says it prepares students to meet the challenges of college and life. Union Mission says it works to reduce and eliminate homelessness through shelter, job training, intervention, and permanent supportive housing. Spartanburg County Foundation says it promotes philanthropy, community engagement, and responses to community needs. Other listed recipients include Forward Arts Foundation, which says it supports visual arts in the Atlanta area, and Senior Citizens Inc., which says its mission is to help people age successfully.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $991,901. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median of $45,950.
Notable 2023 grants included $300,000 to W Waldo and Jenny Lynn M Bradley Foundation; $150,000 to Westminster Schools Inc; $100,000 each to Savannah Country Day School Inc and Spartanburg County Foundation; $72,500 to All Saints' Episcopal Church; and $65,000 to Spelman College. Other recipients included Hagan United Methodist Church ($50,000), Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church ($41,901), The Salvation Army ($35,000), Union Mission Inc ($25,000), America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Inc ($15,000), and Wesley Community Centers of Savannah Inc ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Daniel H Bradley as CEO/President; Rebecca L Hancock as Secretary and CFO/Treasurer; and Melinda Bradley Bergen and John Douglass Wheeler as trustees/directors.
Bradley Foundation Inc is led by Daniel H. Bradley, CEO & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Daniel H. Bradley
CEO & President
Vice President → President & Treasurer, 2022
President & Treasurer → CEO & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Douglass Wheeler
Trustee & Director
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Bradley Bergen
Trustee & Director
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca L. Hancock
Secretary, CFO & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary, CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane Bradley Wheeler (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: W. Waldo Bradley (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Bradley Foundation Inc
How much does Bradley Foundation Inc give each year?
Bradley Foundation Inc gave $992K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Bradley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bradley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $45,951, and its average grant was $70,850, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bradley Foundation Inc give grants?
Bradley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (7 grants) and Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does Bradley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Bradley Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Other" (8 grants), "Religion" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Bradley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bradley Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include W Waldo and Jenny Lynn M Bradley Foundation ($300,000), Westminster Schools Inc ($150,000) and Savannah Country Day School Inc ($100,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Bradley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included education, religion, and other-purpose grants. Recipients included schools, churches, community and social-service organizations, and a community foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bradley Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Bradley Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bradley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bradley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bradley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Bradley Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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