Private foundation · EIN 26-6187473 · Ottawa, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bradley Fedorow Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $138K total, median $5,500. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$138K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Support ServicesBrookfield, ILAssist individualswith developmental andintellectual disabilities$10K
Ottawa YMCAOttawa, ILRoof TerraceGreen Space$10K
Prairie State Legal ServicesOttawa, ILLegal services$7,500
YMCA of Berwyn Cicero IncBerwyn, ILGeneral supportandLivestrong program$7,500
Horizon House of Illinois ValleyPeru, ILAssist individualswith developmentaldisabilities$7,000
Lasalle County CASAOttawa, ILPrograms forabused andneglected children$6,500
Pillars Community HealthLagrange Park, ILMental healthprograms forchildren & families$6,500
Habitat for Humanity Lasalle Bureau PutnamOttawa, ILBrush withKindness program$6,000
Community Food BasketOttawa, ILFood pantry forthe needy$6,000
Streator Unlimited IncStreator, ILAssist adults withdevelopmentaldisabilities$6,000
Illinois Valley Food PantryLasalle, ILEmergencysupplementalfood assistance$6,000
Streatorland Community Food PantryStreator, ILEmergencysupplementalfood assistance$5,500
Abigail Women's ClinicMendota, ILPre- and Post-birth assistanceto parents$5,500
IV Public Action to Deliver ShelterLasalle, ILServing thehomeless inIllinois Valley$5,000
Streator Child Development CenterStreator, ILAssist familieswith child care$5,000
Youth Crossroads IncBerwyn, ILCrisis interventionand counselingfor children$5,000
Share Food Share Love Food PantryBrookfield, ILFood pantry$5,000
Illinois Valley Center for Independent LivingLasalle, ILAssist disabledto gainindependence$4,500
Youth Service Bureau of Illinois ValleyOttawa, ILAssistance forchildren & youth$4,500
Ottawa Friendship HouseOttawa, ILAssist adults withdevelopmentaldisabilities$4,000
Fox Valley Community ServicesSandwich, ILSenior programsand services$4,000
A Servant's HeartOttawa, ILCrisis interventionfor needy andhomeless$3,500
Under His WingsOttawa, ILMaternity homeand pregnancyresources$3,500
Voluntary Action CenterLasalle, ILMeals & transportfor seniors & needy$3,500

About this foundation

Bradley Fedorow Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Ottawa, Illinois, administered in care of The First National Bank of Ottawa, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bradley Fedorow Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bradley Fedorow Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $138K across 24 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Bradley Fedorow Tr give?

Illinois (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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