The Bradburd Family Foundation
The Bradburd Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. In 2025, it reported making 70 grants totaling $1,602,000 to organizations in Washington and other states.
The Bradburd Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bradburd Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,602,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- Average grant
- $22,886
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $35,592,817
- +175156.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bradburd Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists William L. Bradburd as the contact, says there is no particular form or required application material, and reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William L Bradburd
Mailing address: 1530 29Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 393-7564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bradburd Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Unitarian Universalist Service Committee ($150K). Together the top 10 received $710K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 123 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 13% to Massachusetts, 12% to Illinois, 11% to New Mexico, and 6% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bradburd Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 798% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Cambridge, MA | Support Organization's Purpose | $150,000 |
| Meadville Lombard Theological School Chicago, IL | Support Organization's Purpose | $120,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Seattle, WA | Support Organization's Purpose | $70,000 |
| Artist Trust Seattle, WA | Support Organization's Purpose | $60,000 |
| Police Athletic League Inc of Las Cruces New Mexico Las Cruces, NM | Support Organization's Purpose | $60,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Association Boston, MA | Support Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Community Roots Housing Foundation Seattle, WA | Support Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Facing Homelessness Seattle, WA | Support Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Seattle Derby Brats Shoreline, WA | Support Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
| Seattle Indian Health Board Seattle, WA | Support Organization's Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 | $35,592,817 | $37,365,496 | $1,792,988 | $1,602,000 | 70 | $1,629,196 | $4,863,498 | $1,472,163 |
| 2024 | $20,309 | $2,498 | $1,460 | — | — | $1,460 | $1,038 | $962 |
| 2023 | $19,271 | $114,928 | $134,732 | $131,850 | 21 | $134,732 | $2,221 | $3,748 |
| 2022 | $39,075 | $147,004 | $178,350 | $178,350 | 17 | $178,350 | $38 | $3,846 |
| 2021 | $70,421 | $150,509 | $113,115 | $113,100 | 15 | — | $36 | $3,794 |
| 2020 | $33,027 | $70,805 | $93,205 | $93,200 | 18 | — | $805 | $2,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bradburd Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover immigrant legal services and advocacy, support for artists, housing, homelessness, youth roller derby, Native health services, and gender justice. For example, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project says it provides immigration legal services to low-income people and engages in community education and systemic advocacy. Artist Trust says it supports artists’ livelihoods to help create a more vibrant and equitable Washington State. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $1,602,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $150,000 to Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, $120,000 to Meadville Lombard Theological School, and $70,000 to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Other grants included $60,000 to Artist Trust; $50,000 each to Facing Homelessness, Community Roots Housing Foundation, Seattle Derby Brats, and Seattle Indian Health Board; and $40,000 to Gender Justice League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William L. Bradburd, Russell Bradburd, and Amy Bradburd as trustees.
The Bradburd Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Bradburd
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Bradburd
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. Bradburd
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Arnold W. Bradburd (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Julia A. Bradburd (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 The Bradburd Family Foundation
How much does The Bradburd Family Foundation give each year?
The Bradburd Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bradburd Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bradburd Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,886, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bradburd Family Foundation give grants?
The Bradburd Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (30 grants), Las Cruces, NM (8 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Bradburd Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on The Bradburd Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization's Purpose" (69 grants).
Who are The Bradburd Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bradburd Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Unitarian Universalist Service Committee ($150,000), Meadville Lombard Theological School ($120,000) and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bradburd Family Foundation?
The Bradburd Family Foundation reported $35.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bradburd Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover immigrant legal services and advocacy, support for artists, housing, homelessness, youth roller derby, Native health services, and gender justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bradburd Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bradburd Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bradburd Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7978514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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