Eleanor & Raymond Bradley
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley is a private foundation, based in West Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $998K.
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley at a glance
In short: Eleanor & Raymond Bradley gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $513K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,026,000
- +128.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $513,000
- +470.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $513,000
- Total assets
- $3,463,363
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eleanor & Raymond Bradley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwest Catholic High School ($876K). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eleanor & Raymond Bradley gives
- Giving grew 389% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 465% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2022) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Catholic High School West Hartford, CT | Funding for Damuth Music Endow. | $876,000 |
| Klingberg Family Center New Britain, CT | Production of Documentary | $150,000 |
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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 | $3,463,363 | $1,063,316 | $1,110,396 | $1,026,000 | 2 | $1,036,770 | $998,413 | $222,768 |
| 2024 | $3,510,766 | $496,678 | $530,051 | $450,000 | 5 | $460,710 | $427,637 | $243,591 |
| 2023 | $3,544,139 | $290,936 | $397,395 | $310,000 | 2 | $320,680 | $224,050 | $237,549 |
| 2022 | $3,650,598 | $505,649 | $293,649 | $210,000 | 4 | $220,640 | $433,976 | $250,079 |
| 2021 | $3,438,805 | $237,713 | $377,910 | $287,859 | 2 | $298,919 | $163,007 | $274,516 |
| 2020 | $3,578,945 | $292,985 | $532,935 | $450,000 | 4 | — | $221,960 | $242,069 |
| 2019 | $3,818,895 | $234,085 | $428,474 | $345,000 | 4 | — | $161,611 | $260,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor & Raymond Bradley reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley is led by John F. Kearns III, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Kearns III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kearns Kearns Pc (2019–2020) — Management Services
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Eleanor & Raymond Bradley
How much does Eleanor & Raymond Bradley give each year?
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $450K across 5 grants.
How large is Eleanor & Raymond Bradley?
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Eleanor & Raymond Bradley operate?
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio.
What is Eleanor & Raymond Bradley's EIN?
Eleanor & Raymond Bradley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6516193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Eleanor & Raymond Bradley funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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