The Bradshaw Boed Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3898220 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$550K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$11.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Conservation Foundation | Naperville, IL | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Third Baptist Church of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| St Pauls Lutheran Church Wheaton | Wheaton, IL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $550,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $255,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102075
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3898220
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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