The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, Catholic schools, hospitals, policy organizations, and other charitable organizations.
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation gave $255K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,450
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,809
- -40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $7,849,751
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3801 Pga Blvd 600, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (617) 345-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 128 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts recipients received 82% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 8%; Virginia and California each received 4%; and Florida received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2021) to $327K (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | General Support of Recipient | $100,000 |
| The Catholic Schools Foundation Boston, MA | General Support of Recipient | $60,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA | General Support of Recipient | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital Boston Boston, MA | General Support of Recipient | $10,000 |
| The Federalist Society Washington, DC | General Support of Recipient | $10,000 |
| The Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | General Support of Recipient | $10,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Boston, MA | General Support of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools Braintree, MA | General Support of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Hyannis, MA | General Support of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Support of Recipient | $5,000 |
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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 | $7,849,751 | $793,082 | $445,981 | $255,450 | 29 | $313,179 | $561,958 | $444,501 |
| 2024 | $7,527,269 | $964,365 | $481,203 | $326,500 | 22 | $375,166 | $407,842 | $308,419 |
| 2023 | $6,949,931 | $1,362,537 | $424,631 | $238,725 | 24 | $238,725 | $184,213 | $312,170 |
| 2022 | $6,043,455 | $2,900,025 | $301,476 | $206,710 | 28 | $206,710 | $2,122,583 | $248,720 |
| 2021 | $3,494,251 | $840,739 | $231,608 | $173,682 | 25 | — | $398,989 | $206,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $445K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as improving the well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. The Cato Institute says its mission is to advance individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting integrity, transparency, accountability in government, and fidelity to the rule of law.
Other 2025 recipients include Florida Philanthropic Network, which describes itself as a statewide association of grantmakers working to build philanthropy in Florida, and Pioneer Institute, which says it advances education, health, economic opportunity, and American civic values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $255,450 through 29 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included $100,000 to Boston College and $60,000 to The Catholic Schools Foundation. Other grants included $15,000 to Brigham & Women’s Hospital, $10,000 each to Children’s Hospital Boston, The Federalist Society, and The Pacific Legal Foundation, and $5,000 each to several organizations, including Camp Harbor View, Campaign for Catholic Schools, Cape Cod Healthcare, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The listed purposes for these largest grants were general support of the recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert J Morrissey and Robert F Morrissey as trustees.
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation is led by Robert F. Morrissey, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert F. Morrissey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation
How much does The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation gave $255K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $327K across 22 grants.
What is The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,809, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Braintree, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boston College ($100,000), The Catholic Schools Foundation ($60,000) and Brigham & Women's Hospital ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation?
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $445K (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 Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as improving the well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6452380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Mark S Bradley Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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