Brady Charitable Foundation
Brady Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Shoreline, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including education, music, food assistance, and social services; most grant dollars went to recipients in Utah.
Brady Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Brady Charitable Foundation gave $105K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Utah. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,200
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,942,070
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brady Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing identifies Howard Brady as the contact and requests an IRS Determination Letter and a one-page letter describing the need and the impact a contribution would have. The filing lists an award restriction of less than $5,000.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says applications are generally due before November 15 each year.
- Deadline
- The filing says applications are generally due before November 15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Howard Brady
Mailing address: 105 N 185Th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 351-9549
Email: hbrady@mfiresources.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brady Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weber State University ($29K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 3% to Georgia, 1% to Washington, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Brady Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2022) to $114K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weber State University Ogden, UT | Outstanding Educator Awards | $29,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Various including scholarships, educator awards and general operating | $22,000 |
| University of Utah Athletics Depart Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $10,000 |
| BYU College of Music Provo, UT | Harp Program Purchases | $6,000 |
| Snow College Ephraim, UT | Outstanding Educator Award | $4,000 |
| Utah Food Bank Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Utah Womens Lacrosse Team Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Bear River Valley Museum Tremonton, UT | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Crossroads of the West Council - BS Ogden, UT | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Sandy Museum Sandy, UT | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,942,070 | $141,102 | $129,646 | $105,000 | 25 | $105,000 | $125,456 | $115,971 |
| 2023 | $1,930,614 | $98,533 | $127,137 | $104,100 | 21 | $104,100 | $86,190 | $103,607 |
| 2022 | $1,959,218 | $-398,326 | $105,446 | $72,900 | 14 | $72,900 | $51,708 | $111,806 |
| 2021 | $2,462,990 | $1,075,414 | $135,685 | $114,200 | 7 | $125,909 | $1,069,927 | $103,307 |
| 2020 | $1,524,419 | $204,822 | $115,943 | $97,900 | 14 | — | $191,803 | $89,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brady Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2024 — 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 grants include support for educator awards, scholarships, music programs and outreach, and general operating costs. Among its grantees, The INN Between describes its mission as providing end-of-life and medical respite housing for terminally ill and medically compromised adults experiencing homelessness. Crossroads Urban Center says it provides food, clothing, and housing assistance to low-income individuals and minorities. Utah Youth Village says it works to empower children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $105,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $29,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $29,000 to Weber State University for Outstanding Educator Awards; $22,000 to the University of Utah for scholarships, educator awards, and general operating support; and $10,000 to the University of Utah Athletics Department for general operating support. Other grants included $6,000 to BYU College of Music for harp program purchases and $4,000 to Snow College for an Outstanding Educator Award.
Other 2024 recipients included The INN Between, Utah Symphony & Opera, Crossroads Urban Center, and Helping in His Name Ministries, each receiving $2,000, and Utah Youth Village, which received $1,000. Utah Symphony & Opera describes its mission as connecting the community through live music.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn H Brady as Chairman, Howard R Brady as Trustee, and B Ryan Brady and Brooks A Brady as Directors.
Brady Charitable Foundation is led by Carolyn H Brady, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn H Brady
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2024)
B Ryan Brady
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Brooks A Brady
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Howard R Brady
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Howard R Brady (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brady Charitable Foundation
How much does Brady Charitable Foundation give each year?
Brady Charitable Foundation gave $105K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 21 grants.
What is Brady Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Brady Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,200, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brady Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Brady Charitable Foundation give grants?
Brady Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (13 grants), Ogden, UT (2 grants) and Sandy, UT (2 grants).
Does Brady Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Brady Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brady Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Brady Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Weber State University ($29,000), University of Utah ($22,000) and University of Utah Athletics Depart ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brady Charitable Foundation?
Brady Charitable Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Brady Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for educator awards, scholarships, music programs and outreach, and general operating costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brady Charitable Foundation?
The filing identifies Howard Brady as the contact and requests an IRS Determination Letter and a one-page letter describing the need and the impact a contribution would have. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brady Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Brady Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2571965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Brady Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brady-charitable-foundation-morg_c7c049a6ee154bfba77d59a908aa3208
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