Bradford Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-6344538 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
43% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, TN | General fund | $305,700 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General fund | $200,000 |
| Cheekwood | Nashville, TN | General fund | $131,950 |
| St Bonaventure University | St Bonaventure, NY | Endowed scholarship for robert dubill | $50,000 |
| St George's | Nashville, TN | General fund | $42,000 |
| Frontline Policy Council | Newnan, GA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | General fund | $40,000 |
| Friends of Warner Park | Nashville, TN | General fund | $26,175 |
| United Way (Designation Below) 1000 Each Organization | Nashville, TN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Austin Institute | Austin, TX | General fund | $20,000 |
| Berkley Institute | Berkeley, CA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Episcopal School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General fund | $20,000 |
| Trinity School | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $20,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Linville | Nashville, TN | General fund | $19,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Tiffany circle | $15,000 |
| Aphesis House | Madison, TN | General fund | $15,000 |
| Netterville Dr Jim - Intern'l Healthcare Foundation - Med Missions | Searcy, AR | General fund | $15,000 |
| Centerstone | Nashville, TN | General fund | $11,000 |
| Cathedral of Christ the King | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Jennifer W. johnson memorial scholarship for katie bradford | $10,000 |
| Eastern European Mission | Hurst, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Helping Hearts Project | Riverside, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hermitage | Hermitage, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Witherspoon Institute | Princeton, NJ | General fund | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Nashville, TN | General fund | $8,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Nashville, TN | General fund | $6,000 |
| Crossmore School | Newland, NC | Computer fund | $5,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | Nashville, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nature Sacred Memorial | Annapolis, MD | General fund | $5,000 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, TN | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nashville Opera | Nashville, TN | General fund | $4,000 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Luke's Community House (Family Christmas Program) | Nashville, TN | General fund | $3,000 |
| Volunteer State Horsemen's | Franklin, TN | General fund | $1,086 |
| Avery County Humane | Newland, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Brightstone | Franklin, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Linville Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Stuart Hall | Staunton, VA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Traveller's Rest | Nashville, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Westminster Home Connection | Nashville, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Belle Meade Society of Ceres | Nashville, TN | General fund | $500 |
| Garden Club of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General fund | $500 |
| Linville Fire Department | Linville, NC | General fund | $500 |
| Breakthrough | Oakland, CA | General fund | $250 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | Nashville, TN | General fund | $250 |
| The Paps Corps | Deerfield Beach, FL | General fund | $250 |
| Walden's Puddle | Joelton, TN | General fund | $250 |
| Arborcrest Grardens | Boone, NC | General fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,152,511 | 51 |
| 2023 | $923,632 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349100436
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6344538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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