The B&D Brady Foundation
The B&D Brady Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including humanitarian aid, services for people experiencing homelessness, community support, conservation, and the arts.
Key facts about The B&D Brady Foundation
In short: The B&D Brady Foundation gave $525K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Arizona. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 84-3848435
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $43,750
- Median grant
- $22,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $8,639,276
- Primary geography
- Arizona (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$525K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-8.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The B&D Brady Foundation reported a distributable amount of $435K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The B&D Brady Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 giving included support for organizations serving unhoused people, providing humanitarian aid, assisting low-income, senior, and disabled individuals, supporting a national park, and presenting performing arts. For example, Sister Jose Women’s Center describes its mission as caring for unhoused women in a welcoming environment, while Interfaith Community Services says its mission is to provide pathways to more stable and self-sufficient lives. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $525,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Notable grants included $100,000 each to Sister Jose Women’s Center and Samaritan’s Purse, and $80,000 to Interfaith Community Services. Other recipients included Tanque Verde Valley Association ($50,000), Saint Elizabeth Shelter C ($25,000), Friends of Saguaro National Park ($20,000), and Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation ($5,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (51%), North Carolina (19%), an unidentified state (19%), New Mexico (7%), and Connecticut (4%). The listed grants show support for organizations in Tucson, Santa Fe, Boone, and Cheshire, as well as a grant to Zyjmy Zdrowo Foundation whose location is not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $515K (2023) to $525K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $525K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sister Jose Women's Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 35 (60%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Jose Women's Center Tucson, AZ | Support the care and nature of women experiencing homelessness in a welcoming and safe environment | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To Directly Support Humanitarian Aid Where Most Needed | $100,000 |
| Zyjmy Zdrowo Foundation | Medical supplies and training in Warsaw for Ukrainian medical personnel serving the war-injured. Organized by Warsaw physicians and funded through this public charity. | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services Tucson, AZ | Provide pathways leading to more stable and self-sufficient lives by providing case management, training programs to low-income, senior and disabled individuals | $80,000 |
| Tanque Verde Valley Association Tucson, AZ | To provide support to maintain the scenic and ecological characteristics of the Tanque Verde Valley and Tucson's eastside area | $50,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth Shelter C Santa Fe, NM | Assist homeless individuals and families by providing emergency shelter, food, case management, and counseling | $25,000 |
| Friends of Saguaro National Park Tucson, AZ | Raise and Provide Support for Saguaro National Park | $20,000 |
| Legion of Christ College Cheshire, CT | Support | $20,000 |
| Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program Tucson, AZ | Support collection of individuals who work together to support seniors in the community | $15,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts Ce Santa Fe, NM | Support the historic Lensic Theater which provides avenue for music, theater, dance, and other art forms | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,639,276 | $372,136 | $537,131 | $525,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $8,882,026 | $455,611 | $531,352 | $525,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $8,985,892 | $300,742 | $520,723 | $515,000 | 12 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,639,276 | $8,882,026 | $8,985,892 |
| Revenue | $372,136 | $455,611 | $300,742 |
| Expenses | $537,131 | $531,352 | $520,723 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $526,821 | $526,261 | $516,455 |
| Net Investment Income | $370,886 | $454,822 | $299,684 |
| Distributable Amount | $435,031 | $445,343 | $450,131 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Brady as Chair and Denis Brady as Vice-Chair.
The B&D Brady Foundation is led by Barbara Brady, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Brady
Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Denis Brady
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 8987 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 309-433, Tucson, AZ 85749
Phone: (520) 615-4963
Frequently asked questions about The B&D Brady Foundation
How much does The B&D Brady Foundation give each year?
The B&D Brady Foundation gave $525K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $525K across 11 grants.
What is The B&D Brady Foundation's typical grant size?
The B&D Brady Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $43,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The B&D Brady Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The B&D Brady Foundation give grants?
The B&D Brady Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and New Mexico (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (6 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (3 grants).
Does The B&D Brady Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The B&D Brady Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The B&D Brady Foundation's largest grantees?
The B&D Brady Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sister Jose Women's Center ($100,000), Samaritan's Purse ($100,000) and Zyjmy Zdrowo Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The B&D Brady Foundation?
The B&D Brady Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $527K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $435K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The B&D Brady Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 giving included support for organizations serving unhoused people, providing humanitarian aid, assisting low-income, senior, and disabled individuals, supporting a national park, and presenting performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The B&D Brady Foundation?
The B&D Brady Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The B&D Brady Foundation's EIN?
The B&D Brady Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3848435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The B&D Brady Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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