Citybridge Foundation
CityBridge Foundation is a Washington, DC-based private foundation that provides grants for charitable and educational efforts intended to create lasting positive impact in the United States and globally. The foundation describes itself as the private family foundation of Katherine and David Bradley.
Citybridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Citybridge Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,251,150
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,251,150
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,251,150
- Total assets
- $1,214,476
- -42.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 Citybridge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
CityBridge does not accept unsolicited requests. It says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 New Hampshire Ave Nw 8Th Floor, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 266-7524
Website: https://citybridgefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Citybridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CityBridge describes its charitable and educational work as having impact in the United States and globally. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC. The listed 2020 grantees include organizations in DC, California, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Citybridge Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2025) to $3.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Washington, DC | See Attached | $1,251,150 |
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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 | $1,214,476 | $747,280 | $1,598,883 | $1,251,150 | 1 | $1,789,349 | $66,834 | $74,056 |
| 2024 | $2,119,131 | $1,599,346 | $3,038,041 | $2,488,905 | 1 | $3,706,763 | $463,315 | $205,990 |
| 2023 | $5,607,996 | $516,915 | $3,883,903 | $3,796,500 | 1 | $4,527,144 | $27,362 | $163,625 |
| 2022 | $7,849,403 | $128,505 | $3,111,767 | $3,034,500 | 1 | $3,621,205 | $9,782 | $431,109 |
| 2021 | $10,748,815 | $3,472,567 | $2,471,031 | $2,329,000 | 1 | $2,591,447 | $959,900 | $504,229 |
| 2020 | $10,330,178 | $3,697,551 | $2,346,971 | $2,284,000 | 81 | — | $257,918 | $363,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Citybridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CityBridge’s website describes its work as advancing the public good through charitable and educational efforts. Its 2025 filing says its education program funds initiatives to build and sustain a system of transformational public schools in Washington, DC, and identifies the Washington Housing Initiative Impact Pool as another direct charitable activity.
Past grantees include organizations with varied missions. Education Forward DC says it works to support high-quality and equitable educational experiences for DC students; KIPP Foundation describes its work creating academically excellent schools with families and communities; and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law says it uses legal advocacy to advance racial justice. Other 2020 grantees included Rocketship Education, Statesmen College Preparatory Academy, DC Preparatory Academy, Capital Village Public Charter, and White Truck Charitable Foundation. Their stated missions include operating public charter schools, preparing students for college and careers, and providing community food and other necessities.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports one grant totaling $1,251,150, with the full amount going to a recipient in Washington, DC. The recipient and purpose are listed as “SEE ATTACHED.” The filings also report one grant in 2024 totaling $2,488,905 and one in 2023 totaling $3,796,500.
Among the itemized 2020 grants, CityBridge gave $150,000 to Education Forward DC; $100,000 each to KIPP Foundation, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Rocketship Education; and $50,000 each to Statesmen College Preparatory Academy, White Truck Charitable Foundation, DC Preparatory Academy, and Capital Village Public Charter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katherine Bradley as president and director, and David Bradley, Spencer Bradley, Carter Bradley, and Adam Bradley as directors.
Citybridge Foundation is led by Katherine Bradley, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Bradley
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Bradley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Bradley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bradley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Bradley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Citybridge Foundation
How much does Citybridge Foundation give each year?
Citybridge Foundation gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Citybridge Foundation?
Citybridge Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Citybridge Foundation fund?
CityBridge’s website describes its work as advancing the public good through charitable and educational efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Citybridge Foundation?
CityBridge does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Citybridge Foundation make grants?
CityBridge describes its charitable and educational work as having impact in the United States and globally. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC. The listed 2020 grantees include organizations in DC, California, and Maryland.
What is Citybridge Foundation's EIN?
Citybridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1870074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Citybridge Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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