Jonathan Bruce Bredin Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 43-1697950 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$210K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
97% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community of Christ Church | Lees Summit, MO | General support | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank | Columbia, MO | General support | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AME | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Outreach International | Independence, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $9,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | St Louis, MO | General support | $6,000 |
| City Union Mission | Kansas City, MO | General support | $6,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $6,000 |
| Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast | Osprey, FL | General support | $6,000 |
| Kids With Courage | Lees Summit, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| The Friends of the St Paul Public | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Community of Christ | Independence, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Tree Clinic | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | Kansas City, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Hellen Keller International | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Alight | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Graceland University | Lamoni, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Public Library | Kansas City, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvesters - the Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope House Inc | Lees Summit, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Lake Street Council | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $4,000 |
| Cold Water of Lee's Summit | Lees Summit, MO | General support | $4,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General support | $4,000 |
| Friends of Boundary Waters Wilderness | St Paul, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Lee's Summit Social Services | Lees Summit, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Lees Summit, MO | General support | $3,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | St Paul, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Gesundheit Institute Hospital Foundation | Urbana, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Community of Christ Sarasota | Bradenton, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Midwestern Innocence Project | Kansas City, MO | General support | $2,000 |
| United Services Organizations Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Child Inc | Wilmington, DE | General support | $500 |
| Rainbow Center | Blue Springs, MO | General support | $500 |
| Comprehensive Mental Health Services | Independence, MO | General support | $500 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Merrifield, VA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,000 | 43 |
| 2024 | $173,400 | 1 |
| 2023 | $128,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104047
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1697950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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