George and Ruth Bradford Foundation
The George and Ruth Bradford Foundation is a private foundation based in Boonville, California. It makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations in the United States; its 2025 grants were overwhelmingly directed to organizations in California.
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Ruth Bradford Foundation gave $345K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $345,300
- -16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,166
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,996,677
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (29 of 56, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George and Ruth Bradford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 590, Boonville, CA 95415
Phone: (707) 972-5073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Ruth Bradford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plowshares ($21K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 230 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to West Virginia, and less than 1% to New York. The listed California grantees included organizations in Boonville, Ukiah, Willits, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles, and other communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George and Ruth Bradford Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 56 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $230K (2020) to $413K (2024). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plowshares Ukiah, CA | Meals on Wheelslaundry Equipment | $20,500 |
| Hospice of Ukiah Ukiah, CA | Program Fundingav Hospice | $17,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Food for the Needy | $13,000 |
| Willits Food Bank Willits, CA | Food for the Needy | $13,000 |
| Av Community Services District Boonville, CA | Community Park | $12,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa Rosa, CA | Local Food Banks | $11,000 |
| Space Ukiah, CA | Youth Theatrics | $11,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah Ukiah, CA | Youth Activities | $10,000 |
| Howard Healthcare Foundation Willits, CA | Medical Services | $10,000 |
| Mendocino County Fair Boonville, CA | Youth Livestock Show | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,996,677 | $486,831 | $375,075 | $345,300 | 56 | $345,300 | $279,298 | $399,587 |
| 2024 | $2,884,921 | $864,411 | $425,021 | $413,000 | 45 | $413,000 | $672,689 | $334,381 |
| 2023 | $2,445,531 | $539,914 | $320,360 | $310,500 | 45 | $310,500 | $367,054 | $295,825 |
| 2022 | $2,225,977 | $285,386 | $288,901 | $277,500 | 43 | $277,500 | $285,206 | $318,816 |
| 2021 | $2,229,492 | $213,565 | $300,194 | $281,000 | 41 | — | $213,315 | $276,055 |
| 2020 | $2,316,121 | $302,400 | $246,222 | $230,000 | 53 | — | $302,215 | $225,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Ruth Bradford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $400K 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
The foundation states that it provides charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations in the United States. Its 2025 grants included support for food banks and meals programs, hospice and medical services, senior services, youth activities and theater, a community park, and scholarships.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Hospice of Ukiah says it supports people to spend their last days at home or in a care facility with comfort and dignity. Redwood Empire Food Bank describes its mission as feeding neighbors in need and leading the community to end hunger. Ukiah Senior Center says it works to improve quality of life for area seniors and help them remain independent. Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah describes youth development programs in social, educational, vocational, and character development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $345,300. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $20,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $20,500 to Plowshares for Meals on Wheels and laundry equipment; $17,000 to Hospice of Ukiah for program funding; $13,000 each to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Willits Food Bank for food assistance; and $12,000 to AV Community Services District for a community park. Other notable awards included $11,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank and $10,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah, Mendocino County Farm Bureau, and Ukiah Senior Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter R Bradford as president, Myrna L Oglesby as secretary, and Bruce S Cameron as treasurer.
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation is led by Peter R. Bradford, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter R. Bradford
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce S. Cameron
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myrna L. Oglesby
Secretary
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 George and Ruth Bradford Foundation
How much does George and Ruth Bradford Foundation give each year?
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation gave $345K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $413K across 45 grants.
What is George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,166, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and Ruth Bradford Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does George and Ruth Bradford Foundation give grants?
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ukiah, CA (19 grants), Boonville, CA (8 grants), Willits, CA (6 grants) and Fort Bragg, CA (4 grants).
Does George and Ruth Bradford Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food for the Needy" (8 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's largest grantees?
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Plowshares ($20,500), Hospice of Ukiah ($17,000) and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Ruth Bradford Foundation?
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $345K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $400K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George and Ruth Bradford Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations in the United States. Its 2025 grants included support for food banks and meals programs, hospice and medical services, senior services, youth activities and theater, a community park, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Ruth Bradford Foundation?
The foundation 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 George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's EIN?
George and Ruth Bradford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3015722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George and Ruth Bradford 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 2020–2025
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