Private foundation · EIN 58-2413726 · Cumming, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundation

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: 34 grants paid, $695K total, median $13K. 88% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$695K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in GA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UsoAtlanta, GATo fund operations$100K
Unseen Hands MinistryCumming, GATo fund food bank for needy$75K
Lanier Technical CollegeOakwood, GATo fund operations$50K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCTo fund operations$50K
Hightower Baptist ChurchCumming, GATo fund youth programs$36K
American Red CrossCumming, GATo fund operations$25K
Brewton Parker CollegeMount Vernon, GATo fund operations$25K
Forsyth FCACumming, GATo fund operations$25K
Keystone VillageCumming, GATo fund operations$25K
Shorter UniversityRome, GATo fund dormitory renovations$25K
Special Operations FundArlington, VATo fund operations$25K
Truett McConnell CollegeCleveland, GATo fund operations$25K
Wounded WarriorAtlanta, GATo fund operations$25K
Mentor Me North Georgia IncCumming, GATo fund operations$20K
About Face USACumming, GATo fund operations$15K
Bald Ridge Lodge IncCumming, GATo fund operations$15K
Georgia HighlandsRome, GATo fund operations$15K
Anvil AcademyCumming, GATo fund operations$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of LanierGainesville, GATo fund youth programs$10K
Creative EnterprisesCumming, GATo fund operations$10K
Forsyth Community ClinicCumming, GATo fund operations$10K
Jacob's LadderRoswell, GATo fund operations$10K
Leadership ForsythCumming, GATo fund operations$10K
Meals By GraceCumming, GATo fund operations$10K
Wellspring Living IncTyrone, GATo fund operations$10K
Fireproof Student MinistriesCumming, GATo fund operations$6,000
New Harmony Baptist WmuCumming, GATo fund operations$5,625
Boy ScoutsIrving, TXTo fund operations$5,000
CASA of Forsyth CountyCumming, GATo fund superhero run$5,000
Faith IncClayton, GATo fund operations$5,000
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, METo fund operations$5,000
Whispering Angel YouthGainesville, GATo fund youth programs$3,036
Harmony Baptist ChurchMonroe, GATo fund operations$2,000
Harmony Grove Baptist Church Mission TripCumming, GATo fund mission trip$2,000

By state: Georgia 30 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

The Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cumming, Georgia, administered in care of Chofnas Eric S Ttee, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 The Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundation 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 The Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $695K across 34 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does The Benjamin F Brady Charitable Foundation give?

Georgia (30 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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