John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker St Petersburg, FL EIN: 85-2225247

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in St Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $430K. Net investment income was $141K.

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust at a glance

In short: John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust gave $430K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $86K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$430,000
+15.6% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
5
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$86,000
+15.6% vs 2025
Median grant
$64,500
Total assets
$5,488,835
-7.1% vs 2025
Primary geography
New York (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

Society for the Propagation of the Faith: $215KSociety for the Propagation ofthe Faith$215KCatholic Foreign Mission Society of America Inc Maryknoll Missions: $108KCatholic Foreign MissionSociety of America Inc…$108KConvent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph: $65KConvent of the Sisters ofSaint Joseph$65KCovenant House: $22KCovenant House$22KSt Joseph's Indian School: $22KSt Joseph's Indian School$22K

The largest 2026 recipient was Society for the Propagation of the Faith ($215K). Together the top 5 received $430K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K9$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 25 (40%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkBrentwoodChamberlainMaryknoll

How John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$200K$400K$600K0 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $356K (2022) to $430K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $430K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Society for the Propagation of the Faith New York, NYOperating Costs$215,000
Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America Inc Maryknoll Missions Maryknoll, NYMissions Work$107,500
Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Brentwood, NYPension$64,500
Covenant House New York, NYFacility Expenses$21,500
St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SDSCHOOL$21,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$5,488,835$107,627$525,206$430,0005$438,825$141,379$456,458
2025$5,906,414$400,247$441,896$372,0005$375,527$339,645$430,880
2024$5,948,063$288,477$438,348$360,0005$373,132$228,548$384,878
2023$6,097,934$176,518$453,456$379,7605$389,035$145,570$368,540
2022$6,374,872$266,793$421,972$356,4805$10,110$196,882$403,264
2021$6,530,051$147,181$63,196———$109,713$350,616

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $456K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust is led by Carolyn Warren, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Carolyn Warren

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    $48K (2021) → $81K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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

Carolyn Warren — Trustee: $81KCarolyn WarrenTrustee$81K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $81K, to Carolyn Warren (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust

How much does John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust give each year?

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust gave $430K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $372K across 5 grants.

What is John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's typical grant size?

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $64,500, and its average grant was $86,000, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust give grants?

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).

Does John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 20% of John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's largest grantees?

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Society for the Propagation of the Faith ($215,000), Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America Inc Maryknoll Missions ($107,500) and Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph ($64,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust?

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $439K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $456K (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 is John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's EIN?

John and Florence Brady Perpetual Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2225247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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