Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $161K.
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr gave $71K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $70,500
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,250
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,250
- Total assets
- $1,320,976
- +6.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Adrian College ($35K). Together the top 2 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% 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 $61K (2020) to $74K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | Scholarship | $35,250 |
| Albion College Albion, MI | Scholarship | $35,250 |
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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 | $1,320,976 | $180,189 | $96,607 | $70,500 | 2 | $75,370 | $160,546 | $74,296 |
| 2025 | $1,237,401 | $107,835 | $87,333 | $63,350 | 2 | $68,024 | $89,102 | $71,318 |
| 2024 | $1,216,906 | $75,133 | $86,352 | $64,000 | 2 | $67,593 | $57,389 | $64,895 |
| 2023 | $1,228,122 | $84,358 | $95,312 | $74,000 | 2 | $77,433 | $67,235 | $63,869 |
| 2022 | $1,239,077 | $83,132 | $95,536 | $74,000 | 2 | $74,000 | $61,339 | $74,546 |
| 2021 | $1,251,504 | $87,278 | $86,265 | $62,000 | 2 | — | $68,483 | $64,954 |
| 2020 | $1,250,109 | $174,896 | $81,562 | $60,996 | 2 | — | $154,842 | $61,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2021) → $22K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fifth Third Bank (2020) — Trustee
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 $22K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr
How much does Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr give each year?
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr gave $71K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $63K across 2 grants.
How large is Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr?
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr operate?
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr's EIN?
Gladys Bradstrum Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3189696. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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