Ralph Bradley Prizes
Ralph Bradley Prizes is a private foundation, based in Concord, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $382K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K.
Ralph Bradley Prizes at a glance
In short: Ralph Bradley Prizes gave $50K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $50,000
- +51.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +51.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $382,332
- -13.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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 Ralph Bradley Prizes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lesley University ($20K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
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 Ralph Bradley Prizes gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% 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
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $50K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Lesley University Cambridge, MA | Scholarships, workshops & exhibitions for students with financial need | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $382,332 | $2,474 | $64,054 | $50,000 | 2 | $51,002 | — | $56,217 |
| 2025 | $443,912 | $103,455 | $52,313 | $33,000 | 2 | $33,000 | $88,999 | $49,840 |
| 2024 | $392,770 | $173,065 | $45,241 | $33,000 | 2 | $33,000 | $162,359 | $36,854 |
| 2023 | $264,946 | $-5,747 | $41,973 | $33,000 | 2 | $33,000 | — | $29,339 |
| 2022 | $312,666 | $-25,206 | $44,055 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | — | $37,179 |
| 2021 | $381,927 | $105,374 | $34,116 | $22,000 | 2 | — | $98,078 | $26,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph Bradley Prizes reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph Bradley Prizes's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Eleanor B. Goud
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hendrika T. Sluder
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Bradley Prizes
How much does Ralph Bradley Prizes give each year?
Ralph Bradley Prizes gave $50K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
How large is Ralph Bradley Prizes?
Ralph Bradley Prizes reported $382K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (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.
Where does Ralph Bradley Prizes operate?
Ralph Bradley Prizes has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Ralph Bradley Prizes's EIN?
Ralph Bradley Prizes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6014290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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