James B & Jane R Bradford Endowment
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 39-6032741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$114K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$6,778
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,711 and $13,556.
From the return
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
92% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Howard Association of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General | $13,556 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General | $13,556 |
| The Milwaukee Protestant Home Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General | $13,556 |
| The Principia | Saint Louis, MO | General | $13,556 |
| Braille Institute of America | Los Angeles, CA | General | $13,556 |
| The First Church of Christ Scientist | Boston, MA | General | $13,556 |
| Community Church of New Boston | New Boston, NH | General | $6,778 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,778 |
| American Humane Association | Englewood, CO | General | $6,778 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church Women's Association | Milwaukee, WI | General | $6,778 |
| Goodwill Industries of Milwaukee Area | Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,711 |
| Young Womens Christian Assn | Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,711 |
| Assoc for Preservation of Virginia Antiquities | Richmond, VA | General | $136 |
| Womens Association Calvary | Milwaukee, WI | General | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,031 | 14 |
| 2024 | $100,870 | 15 |
| 2023 | $104,090 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103873
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6032741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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