The Bradley Family Foundation
The Bradley Family Foundation (TBFF) is a private foundation based in Redmond, Washington. It supports educational innovation through strategic partnerships and grantmaking, with its primary initiative, C.A.S.E. (Communications, Arts, Sciences & Entrepreneurship), connecting high school students with practitioners, industries, and institutions through applied arts and skilled trades.
The Bradley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bradley Family Foundation gave $478K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $478,492
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,906
- +67.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $9,480,451
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bradley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
Grant opportunities are by invitation only, following exploratory conversations to assess alignment with the foundation’s mission and C.A.S.E. goals. The website states that an invitation to apply does not guarantee funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8561 154Th Ave Ne Suite 270, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 635-1196
Website: https://www.thebradleyfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bradley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle Theatre Group ($75K). Together the top 10 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 100 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Redmond, Washington. In 2024, 92% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 8% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bradley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2020) to $540K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Theatre Group Seattle, WA | Support Educational Music Programs | $75,250 |
| Shawnigan USA Fund Seattle, WA | Support Scholarships & Education | $70,242 |
| Cost Guard Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA | Support Youth & Educational Programs | $40,000 |
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | Support Educational Programs | $31,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans Friday Harbor, WA | Support Educational Programs | $30,000 |
| Friends of Interdependent Schools Seattle, WA | Support Film & Media Arts Program | $29,000 |
| Animal Protection Society Friday Harbor, WA | Support Educational Programs | $28,000 |
| Farestart Seattle, WA | Support Educational Programs | $26,000 |
| Islandwood Bainbridge Island, WA | Support Experimental Learning | $25,000 |
| Sonic Guild Seattle, WA | Support Local Musical Artists | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,480,451 | $663,238 | $615,880 | $478,492 | 16 | $487,335 | $542,230 | $524,287 |
| 2023 | $9,441,872 | $1,519,597 | $470,714 | $339,007 | 19 | $347,100 | $1,415,661 | $457,778 |
| 2022 | $8,386,238 | $353,237 | $654,649 | $540,000 | 20 | $551,745 | $253,862 | $494,259 |
| 2021 | $8,694,526 | $1,059,476 | $472,708 | $337,922 | 23 | $418,653 | $952,361 | $539,482 |
| 2020 | $8,102,520 | $501,360 | $354,958 | $235,750 | 22 | — | $394,781 | $468,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bradley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $524K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TBFF’s website describes its philanthropic aim as helping people achieve self-sufficiency through education, mentorship, and access to opportunity. Its primary focus is youth education through C.A.S.E., a platform for project-based collaboration, exposure to professional environments, and career-pathway development.
The foundation says it works with qualified nonprofit organizations and philanthropic partners. Eligible partners are generally non-sectarian organizations recognized as tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), or equivalent international entities.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Seattle Theatre Group describes its mission as creating enriching arts experiences, engaging diverse communities, and stewarding historic theatres. Rainier Scholars says it cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students. Friends of the San Juans works to protect and restore the San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea. FareStart describes its work as transforming lives and nourishing communities through food, life skills, and job training. IslandWood focuses on hands-on learning and environmental and community stewardship. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $478,492. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $75,250, with a median of $25,500. The largest awards included $75,250 to Seattle Theatre Group for educational music programs; $70,242 to Shawnigan USA Fund for scholarships and education; $40,000 to Cost Guard Foundation Inc for youth and educational programs; and $31,000 to Rainier Scholars for educational programs. Other grants included $30,000 to Friends of the San Juans, $29,000 to Friends of Interdependent Schools, and $28,000 to Animal Protection Society.
The foundation describes its grantmaking as relationship-driven, with opportunities extended by invitation after exploratory conversations with prospective collaborators. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl Bradley as director and PR, Lisa Meek as secretary, and Ray Dicasparro and Craig Stewart as directors.
The Bradley Family Foundation is led by Carl L. Bradley, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl L. Bradley
Director & President
Director, President & Treasurer → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Stewart
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Dicasparro
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Meek
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald W. Stetson (2020) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Lisa Meek (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Bradley Family Foundation
How much does The Bradley Family Foundation give each year?
The Bradley Family Foundation gave $478K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 19 grants.
What is The Bradley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bradley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,500, and its average grant was $29,906, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bradley Family Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Bradley Family Foundation give grants?
The Bradley Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants) and Friday Harbor, WA (3 grants).
Does The Bradley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Bradley Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Educational Programs" (5 grants).
Who are The Bradley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bradley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle Theatre Group ($75,250), Shawnigan USA Fund ($70,242) and Cost Guard Foundation Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bradley Family Foundation?
The Bradley Family Foundation reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $487K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $524K (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 The Bradley Family Foundation fund?
TBFF’s website describes its philanthropic aim as helping people achieve self-sufficiency through education, mentorship, and access to opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bradley Family Foundation?
Grant opportunities are by invitation only, following exploratory conversations to assess alignment with the foundation’s mission and C.A.S.E. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bradley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bradley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5813078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bradley Family 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 2020–2024
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