Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation
The Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lebanon, Missouri. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is from its 2023 final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 Bluebird Lane, Lebanon, MO 65536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $6K (2022). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,109 |
| 2022 | $85,715 | $1,989 | $5,625 | $5,500 | 15 | $4,777 |
| 2021 | $89,351 | $5,777 | $6,458 | $4,850 | 8 | $5,111 |
| 2020 | $90,032 | $4,827 | $5,942 | $5,250 | 6 | $4,756 |
| 2019 | $91,147 | $7,381 | $5,128 | $4,428 | 6 | $4,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported grants in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2022, it gave $5,500 through 15 grants; in 2021, $4,850 through 8 grants; and in 2020, $5,250 through 6 grants. The available information does not identify individual grantees or grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Sherri Jo Starr and Lesli Ann Scott as directors.
Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lesli Ann Scott
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sherri Jo Starr
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patsy Bradley (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sherri Jo Harding (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Wilbur Bradley (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation
How do I apply for a grant from Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation's EIN?
Wilbur and Patsy Bradley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1892815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Wilbur and Patsy 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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