Brady Family Foundation
Brady Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $818K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $48K.
Brady Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brady Family Foundation gave $55K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $54,750
- +12.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,821
- +12.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $817,923
- -2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Brady Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of East County ($15K). Together the top 7 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brady Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 164% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 121% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $147K (2021). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of East County La Mesa, CA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Walden Family Services San Diego, CA | Charitable Purpose | $12,750 |
| Grossmont Hospital Foundation La Mesa, CA | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Vista Hill Foundation San Diego, CA | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mount Helix Foundation La Mesa, CA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army San Diego, CA | charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Elder Help of San Diego San Diego, CA | charitible purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $817,923 | $57,815 | $74,841 | $54,750 | 7 | $54,750 | $47,724 | $45,263 |
| 2025 | $834,949 | $55,736 | $70,903 | $48,500 | 7 | $48,500 | $44,333 | $44,998 |
| 2024 | $850,116 | $290,947 | $68,943 | $56,400 | 8 | $56,400 | $278,404 | $40,392 |
| 2023 | $628,112 | $6,493 | $30,427 | $20,700 | 7 | $20,700 | $8,950 | $44,018 |
| 2022 | $652,046 | $43,399 | $33,338 | $20,500 | 2 | $20,500 | $30,561 | $49,541 |
| 2021 | $641,985 | $161,538 | $156,834 | $146,950 | 9 | — | $151,654 | $43,117 |
| 2020 | $637,281 | $21,575 | $96,777 | $88,000 | 4 | — | $13,839 | $44,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brady Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brady Family Foundation is led by Mary Alice Brady, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mary Alice Brady
President
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2022
President & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rene Hitt
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$11K (2025) → $12K (2026)
Allison Beach
CFO
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Keith Eshelman (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Ronald P Brady (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Rene Hitt (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Brady Family Foundation
How much does Brady Family Foundation give each year?
Brady Family Foundation gave $55K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $49K across 7 grants.
What is Brady Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brady Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,821, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brady Family Foundation give grants?
Brady Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants) and La Mesa, CA (3 grants).
Who are Brady Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brady Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of East County ($15,000), Walden Family Services ($12,750) and Grossmont Hospital Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Brady Family Foundation?
Brady Family Foundation reported $818K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Brady Family Foundation's EIN?
Brady Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0349841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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