Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation
The Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. It supports athletic and youth-related organizations, with its 2024 filing listing grants for local sports teams, youth athletics, team expenses, and tuition assistance.
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation at a glance
In short: Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation gave $73K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,000
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,842
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $100,064
- -31.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (11 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1800 19Th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 283-8100
Website: https://www.cbathleticfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bakersfield College Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 7% went to recipients in Florida. The listed grants include numerous Bakersfield-area organizations, as well as a recipient in Coconut Grove, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 19 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
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 $29K (2021) to $97K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield College Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Support Local Sports Teams | $15,000 |
| Renegade Diamond Club Bakersfield, CA | Help with Team Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Bob Elias Kern County Sports Ha Bakersfield, CA | Support Local Non-Profit Organization | $10,000 |
| Bakersfield Southwest Baseball Bakersfield, CA | Support Youth Athletic Teams Expenses | $5,500 |
| Wasco Families Wrestling Foundation Wasco, CA | Support Local Sports Teams | $5,000 |
| Shake-a-Leg Miami Coconut Grove, FL | Help with Expenses for Child Physical Development Challenges | $5,000 |
| Hail Mary Club Bakersfield, CA | Help with Athletic Team Expenses | $5,000 |
| Bakersfield Northwest Baseball Bakersfield, CA | Support Youth Athletic Teams Expenses | $5,000 |
| Light Brigade Bakersfield, CA | Support Local Sports Teams | $3,500 |
| Bakersfield Jockey Club Bakersfield, CA | Support Youth Athletic Teams Expenses | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,064 | $105,576 | $151,739 | $73,000 | 19 | $73,000 |
| 2023 | $146,227 | $102,281 | $149,230 | $93,403 | 18 | $93,403 |
| 2022 | $193,176 | $144,670 | $161,458 | $96,675 | 14 | $96,675 |
| 2021 | $209,964 | $137,511 | $80,478 | $28,978 | 10 | $28,978 |
| 2020 | $152,931 | $121,335 | $76,694 | $29,500 | 6 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its aim as helping young athletes “win the game of life” and says it believes sports can help young people build character and discipline and improve their grades.
Its 2024 grants included support for sports teams and youth athletics. Among the recipients, Bakersfield Southwest Baseball says its mission is to “promote, preserve and teach youth baseball.” The Bakersfield College Foundation says it manages funds for scholarships and other objectives. St. Francis School Foundation says it raises money to support St. Francis Elementary School.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $73,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included $15,000 to Bakersfield College Foundation, $10,000 to Renegade Diamond Club, and $10,000 to The Bob Elias Kern County Sports HA. Other grants included $5,500 to Bakersfield Southwest Baseball, $5,000 each to Wasco Families Wrestling Foundation, Shake-A-Leg Miami, Hail Mary Club, and Bakersfield Northwest Baseball, and $3,500 to Light Brigade.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nick Bradford as president, Julie Sanders as vice president, and Tracey Bradford as secretary.
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation is led by Nick Bradford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nick Bradford
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Sanders
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracey Bradford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation
How much does Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation give each year?
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation gave $73K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 18 grants.
What is Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's typical grant size?
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,842, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation give grants?
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (15 grants).
Does Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Youth Athletic Teams Expenses" (10 grants) and "Support Local Sports Teams" (3 grants).
Who are Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's largest grantees?
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bakersfield College Foundation ($15,000), Renegade Diamond Club ($10,000) and The Bob Elias Kern County Sports Ha ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation?
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation reported $100K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What does Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its aim as helping young athletes “win the game of life” and says it believes sports can help young people build character and discipline and improve their grades. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's EIN?
Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3576493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clifford & Bradford Athletic 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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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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