George and Ruth Bradford Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoonville, California · EIN 94-3015722 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$345K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
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
3% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plowshares | Ukiah, CA | Meals on wheelslaundry equipment | $20,500 |
| Hospice of Ukiah | Ukiah, CA | Program fundingav hospice | $17,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Food for the needy | $13,000 |
| Willits Food Bank | Willits, CA | Food for the needy | $13,000 |
| Av Community Services District | Boonville, CA | Community park | $12,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Local food banks | $11,000 |
| Space | Ukiah, CA | Youth theatrics | $11,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Ukiah | Ukiah, CA | Youth activities | $10,000 |
| Howard Healthcare Foundation | Willits, CA | Medical services | $10,000 |
| Mendocino County Fair | Boonville, CA | Youth livestock show | $10,000 |
| Mendocino County Farm Bureau | Ukiah, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Ukiah Senior Center | Ukiah, CA | Lunch bunch | $10,000 |
| UC Davis Advancement Services | Davis, CA | UC foundation/krone endowment | $10,000 |
| Learn About Ag | Sacramento, CA | Ag education | $9,000 |
| Av Food Bank | Boonville, CA | Food for the needy | $8,000 |
| Ca Rangeland Trust | Sacramento, CA | Ag land preservation | $8,000 |
| Fort Bragg Food Bank | Fort Bragg, CA | Food for the needy | $8,000 |
| Historical Society of Mendo Cty | Ukiah, CA | Building fund | $8,000 |
| LA Vida Charter School | Willits, CA | Generator | $8,000 |
| Point Arena Food Bank | Point Arena, CA | Food for the needy | $8,000 |
| Ford Street Projectukiah Community Food Bank | Ukiah, CA | Food for the needy | $8,000 |
| Casa of Mendocino County | Ukiah, CA | Volunteer program | $7,000 |
| Special Olympics of N Ca | Pleasant Hill, CA | Special needs program | $7,000 |
| Willits Seniors Inc | Willits, CA | Meals on wheels | $7,000 |
| City of Ukiah | Ukiah, CA | Community events | $6,000 |
| Grace Hudson Museum | Ukiah, CA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Alex Rorabaugh Rec Center | Ukiah, CA | Youth recreation program | $5,000 |
| Cancer Resource Center | Ukiah, CA | Patient services | $5,000 |
| Friends of Berkeley Tuolumne | Berkley, CA | Replanting trees | $5,000 |
| Lake County Symphony Assn | Lakeport, CA | Allegro program | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Dental Initiative of the North Coast Inc | Windsor, CA | Low income dental care | $5,000 |
| Ukiah High School | Ukiah, CA | STEM club | $5,000 |
| Ukiah Valley Xmas Effort | Ukiah, CA | Holiday cheer | $5,000 |
| Mendo Food Network | Willits, CA | Food banks | $4,000 |
| Av Elementary School | Boonville, CA | Field trip | $3,000 |
| Av Senior Center | Boonville, CA | Senior services | $3,000 |
| Ca 4-H Foundation | Davis, CA | Youth activities | $3,000 |
| Flockworks | Fort Bragg, CA | Student art programs | $3,000 |
| Mendocino College Foundation | Ukiah, CA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Shriners Children's Processing Center | Ranson, WV | Childrens health svc | $3,000 |
| Tree of Life Charter School | Ukiah, CA | Bldg repairs | $3,000 |
| Fort Bragg High School | Fort Bragg, CA | Woodshop equipment | $2,800 |
| Av Arts | Yorkville, CA | Youth art projects | $2,000 |
| Av Eduction Foundation | Boonville, CA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Av Elder Home | Boonville, CA | Senior housing | $2,000 |
| Av Housing Assn | Philo, CA | Low income housing | $2,000 |
| Greenwood Community Ctr Inc | Elk, CA | Kitchen repairs | $2,000 |
| Laytonville Food Pantry | Laytonville, CA | Food for the needy | $2,000 |
| Gualala Food Pantry | Gualala, CA | Food for the needy | $2,000 |
| Mcavhn | Ukiah, CA | Addiction services | $2,000 |
| Mendocino Botanical Gardens | Fort Bragg, CA | Maintenance | $2,000 |
| Redwood Community Services | Ukiah, CA | Mental health svc | $2,000 |
| Roots of Motive Power | Willits, CA | Restoration projects | $2,000 |
| Valley Dance Theatre | Livermore, CA | Youth dance program | $2,000 |
| Wings for Learning | Boonville, CA | Education enrichment | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Veteran housing | $1,000 |
| Leggett Food Panty | Leggett, CA | Food for the needy | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,300 | 57 |
| 2023 | $413,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610139349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3015722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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