Brad Sethness Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 83-2683469 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YWCA | Clinton, IA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center | Palmer, AK | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Paul B Sharar Foundation | Clinton, IA | Bickelaupt arboretum | $15,000 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | Clinton, IA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-Ironwood | Ironwood, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | Eagle River, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Chugach Avalanche Center | Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | Miami Springs, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | Gunnison, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Miss Halls School | Pittsfield, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | Clinton, IA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge School | St George, VA | Michael arnold scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Alaska Farmland Trust | Palmer, AK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($103,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $265,800 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631699349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2683469
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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