Brady Family Foundation Inc
Brady Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $279,000 to organizations in several states, with recipients including arts, community, health, and youth organizations.
Brady Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brady Family Foundation Inc gave $279K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,000
- +230.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,412
- +152.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,961,774
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brady Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to send Robert Brady a written request stating the amount requested, the purpose of the contribution, and the charitable benefit. The filing lists no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Brady
Mailing address: Brady Family Foundation Inc, 14841 Bellezza Lane, Naples, FL 34110-2751
Phone: (203) 214-8516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brady Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Naples Players ($145K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (58%), California (18%), Connecticut (15%), Alaska (7%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brady Family Foundation Inc gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $1.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Naples Players Naples, FL | General Fund | $145,000 |
| Uconn Foundation Storrs, CT | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Mottino Family YMCA Oceanside, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic Homer, AK | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Moonlight Stage Foundation Vista, CA | Genaral Fund | $10,000 |
| Valley Shore YMCA Westbrook, CT | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Autism Society San Diego San Diego, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Arts Bonita Bonita Springs, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The Honor Foundation San Diego, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Opera Theater of CT Clinton, CT | General Fund | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,961,774 | $242,066 | $306,515 | $279,000 | 17 | $279,000 | $221,083 | $263,431 |
| 2024 | $5,307,695 | $786,854 | $107,451 | $84,500 | 13 | $89,800 | $43,668 | $228,053 |
| 2023 | $3,519,064 | $35,621 | $122,690 | $105,000 | 8 | $109,900 | $23,409 | $157,875 |
| 2022 | $2,866,828 | $24,147 | $89,155 | $71,508 | 6 | $76,258 | $15,776 | $145,312 |
| 2021 | $3,541,864 | $71,815 | $1,246,805 | $1,226,941 | 3 | $1,231,441 | $56,805 | $181,411 |
| 2020 | $3,954,078 | $10,370 | $195,641 | $164,500 | 4 | — | $28,184 | $171,627 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brady Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $263K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Naples Players says its mission is to build community through access to theatre. The Autism Society San Diego says it connects people with resources through education, advocacy, support, and community programming. Grand Canyon Youth says it offers educational outdoor expeditions for young people. Other recipients include a YMCA, a clinic, and an organization supporting U.S. special operations forces transitioning to private-sector careers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $279,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $145,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $145,000 to The Naples Players, and $20,000 each to UConn Foundation, Mottino Family YMCA, and Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic. Other grants included $10,000 each to Moonlight Stage Foundation, Valley Shore YMCA, Autism Society San Diego, Arts Bonita, and The Honor Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert L Brady as president, Lindsay Beile as vice president and treasurer, and David P Wimer as director.
Brady Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert L. Brady, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L. Brady
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Wimer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Beile
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Brady Family Foundation Inc
How much does Brady Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Brady Family Foundation Inc gave $279K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 13 grants.
What is Brady Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brady Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,412, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brady Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Brady Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants), San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Madison, CT (2 grants).
Does Brady Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Brady Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brady Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brady Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Naples Players ($145,000), Uconn Foundation ($20,000) and Mottino Family YMCA ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brady Family Foundation Inc?
Brady Family Foundation Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brady Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Naples Players says its mission is to build community through access to theatre. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brady Family Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing says to send Robert Brady a written request stating the amount requested, the purpose of the contribution, and the charitable benefit. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brady Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brady Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2565710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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