Michael and Laura Brader-Araje Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 56-2205579 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$249K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 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
16% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro Children's Museum Dba Kidzu Children's Museum | Chapel Hill, NC | Support hands-on children's museum | $60,000 |
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Support unc school of medicince and unc health care | $50,000 |
| Wunc Radio | Chapel Hill, NC | Support public radio | $30,000 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Support the training of women interested in public office | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | Support the improvement of women's health and welfare | $20,000 |
| Morehead Planetarium & Science Center | Chapel Hill, NC | Support science education | $17,500 |
| Triangle Ultimate | Morrisville, NC | Supporting the comunity by emphasizing accessibiity, relationships, and engagement through learning, playing, and teaching the sport of… | $15,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Support the fresh produce program in improving community health | $12,000 |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | Support higher education | $10,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | Support philanthropic involvement and education at elon university | $7,500 |
| Just Tryan It | Bethesda, MD | Support families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer | $5,000 |
| Dth Media Corp | Chapel Hill, NC | Support student academic experience by publishing a university community newspaper | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $249,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $222,087 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2205579
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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