The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. It supports tax-exempt organizations, other than private foundations, that work with or benefit children with mental or physical disabilities.
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc gave $85K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,727
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $769,999
- +31.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it accepts unsolicited requests and that applications may be submitted at any time. Applications should explain the need and amount requested, include a proposed budget for the year the funds will be used, describe the applicant’s purposes and activities, identify any relationship to another organization, and list officers’ names, addresses, and titles. The filing says grants are limited to eligible tax-exempt organizations, not private foundations, and that no grants or similar benefits are made to individuals. It also says grants are only given to organizations working with or benefiting children with mental or physical disabilities, and that the foundation ordinarily does not fund capital projects. The trustees generally meet in May to consider contributions and may consider grants between meetings for urgent needs or emergencies.
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert L Pierson
Mailing address: 102 West Pennsylvania Ave Ste 304, Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 821-3006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Y in Central Maryland ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it gives preference to Maryland organizations working in the Baltimore metropolitan area. All 11 grants listed for 2025 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 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 (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 $75K (2021) to $95K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Y in Central Maryland Towson, MD | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Arts Every Day Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies Maryland Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Camp Possibilities Port Deposit, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arc of Baltimroe Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Keen Greater DC-Baltimore Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Athletes Serving Athletes Inc Timonium, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Horizon Day Camps Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rose of Sharon Equestrian School Inc Glen Arm, MD | Charitable | $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 | $769,999 | $303,480 | $121,422 | $85,000 | 11 | $89,500 | $273,486 | $96,564 |
| 2024 | $587,941 | $130,095 | $115,175 | $84,000 | 10 | $88,500 | $104,182 | $90,918 |
| 2023 | $573,021 | $59,179 | $122,834 | $94,500 | 11 | $99,000 | $35,345 | $87,017 |
| 2022 | $636,676 | $41,767 | $113,886 | $82,500 | 11 | $87,000 | $12,098 | $99,239 |
| 2021 | $708,795 | $87,492 | $103,563 | $75,000 | 10 | — | $62,183 | $88,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K 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
The foundation’s filing limits grants to organizations that work with or benefit children with mental or physical disabilities. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own descriptions illustrate varied services: Rose of Sharon Equestrian School says it provides equine-facilitated learning for people with disabilities; Kennedy Krieger Institute says it helps children and adolescents with brain disorders participate in family, school, and community life; and Athletes Serving Athletes says it supports people with limited mobility to train for and participate in mainstream running events.
Other 2025 recipients included Arts Every Day, whose stated mission is to provide equitable access to arts education for Baltimore City public school students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $85,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest grants were $15,000 to Y in Central Maryland and $10,000 each to Arts Every Day, Best Buddies Maryland, and Camp Possibilities. Other recipients included Arc of Baltimore ($7,500), KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore ($7,500), Athletes Serving Athletes ($5,000), Horizon Day Camps ($5,000), Kennedy Krieger Institute ($5,000), Rose of Sharon Equestrian School ($5,000), and St Elizabeth School ($5,000). The filing lists each grant’s purpose as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr Ricardo C Kimbers, Robert L Pierson Esquire, and Ms Claire A Pierson as trustees.
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claire A. Pierson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Ricardo C. Kimbers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Robert L. Pierson Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Dr Ricardo C Kimbers (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc
How much does The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc gave $85K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 10 grants.
What is The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants).
Does The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Y in Central Maryland ($15,000), Arts Every Day Inc ($10,000) and Best Buddies Maryland ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc?
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc reported $770K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing limits grants to organizations that work with or benefit children with mental or physical disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it accepts unsolicited requests and that applications may be submitted at any time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1064463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Thomas W Bradley Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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