Private foundation · EIN 91-6558207 · Rochester, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William E Bradley Research 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $380K total, median $380K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$380K
Median grant
$380K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised FundWarwick, RIGeneral support$380K

About this foundation

William E Bradley Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does William E Bradley Research Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 William E Bradley Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $380K across 1 grants, a median of $380K.

Where does William E Bradley Research Foundation give?

Rhode Island (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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