Michael And Laura Brader-araje | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-2205579
Foundation Overview
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Michael And Laura Brader-araje has awarded 136 grants totaling $1,974,945 to organizations in North Carolina, Maryland and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $74,563, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 12 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
82% of all grants are concentrated in North Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Chapel Hill (54%), Raleigh (16%), Durham (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 95% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Michael And Laura Brader-araje's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Children's Museum Dba Kidzu Children's Museum | $60,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2024 |
| Dth Media Corp | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Student Academic Experience By Publishing A University Community Newspaper | 2024 |
| Duke University | $12,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support The Fresh Produce Program In Improving Community Health | 2024 |
| Elon University | $7,500 | Elon, NC, US | Support Philanthropic Involvement And Education At Elon University | 2024 |
| Just Tryan It | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2024 |
| Lafayette College | $10,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2024 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Training Of Women Interested In Public Office | 2024 |
| Morehead Planetarium & Science Center | $17,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2024 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $15,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | Supporting The Comunity By Emphasizing Accessibiity, Relationships, And Engagement Through Learning, Playing, And Teaching The Sport Of Ultimate In The Triangle Region Of North Carolina. | 2024 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Unc School Of Medicince And Unc Health Care | 2024 |
| Wunc Radio | $30,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2024 |
| Carolina Friends School | $26,087 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2023 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Children's Museum Dba Kidzu Children's Museum | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2023 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Philanthropic Involvement And Education At Elon University | 2023 |
| Josh's Hope | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Young People Struggling With Mental Health | 2023 |
| Just Tryan It | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2023 |
| Lafayette College | $10,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2023 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Training Of Women Interested In Public Office | 2023 |
| March For Our Lives | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Raising Public Awareness And Advocating For Sensible Policies To End Gun Violence. | 2023 |
| Morehead Planetarium & Science Center | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2023 |
| Orange County Rape Crisis Center | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Provide Support To Survivors Of Sexual Violence In The Orange County Area | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $25,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | Supporting The Comunity By Emphasizing Accessibiity, Relationships, And Engagement Through Learning, Playing, And Teaching The Sport Of Ultimate In The Triangle Region Of North Carolina. | 2023 |
| Washington University | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| Wunc Radio | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2023 |
| Carolina Friends School | $26,087 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2023 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Children's Museum Dba Kidzu Children's Museum | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2023 |
| Elon University | $10,000 | Elon, NC, US | Support Philanthropic Involvement And Education At Elon University | 2023 |
| Josh's Hope | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Young People Struggling With Mental Health | 2023 |
| Just Tryan It | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2023 |
| Lafayette College | $10,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2023 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Training Of Women Interested In Public Office | 2023 |
| March For Our Lives | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Raising Public Awareness And Advocating For Sensible Policies To End Gun Violence. | 2023 |
| Morehead Planetarium & Science Center | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2023 |
| Orange County Rape Crisis Center | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Provide Support To Survivors Of Sexual Violence In The Orange County Area | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2023 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $25,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | Supporting The Comunity By Emphasizing Accessibiity, Relationships, And Engagement Through Learning, Playing, And Teaching The Sport Of Ultimate In The Triangle Region Of North Carolina. | 2023 |
| Washington University | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| Wunc Radio | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2023 |
| Carolina Friends School | $74,563 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2022 |
| Dth Media Corp | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Student Academic Experience By Publishing A University Community Newspaper | 2022 |
| Just Tryan It | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2022 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $10,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2022 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Training Of Women Interested In Public Office | 2022 |
| Montessori Community School | $1,600 | Durham, NC, US | Support The Education Of Children | 2022 |
| Morehead Planetarium | $15,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Educational Foundation | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Scholarships At The University Of North Caro | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Unc School Of Medicince And Unc Health Care | 2022 |
| Washington University | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Triangle Bikeworks | $5,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support Youth Cycling Programs | 2022 |
| Voices Together | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Voice And Speech Therapy | 2022 |
| Carolina Friends School | $74,563 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2022 |
| Dth Media Corp | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Student Academic Experience By Publishing A University Community Newspaper | 2022 |
| Just Tryan It | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2022 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2022 |
| Lafayette College | $10,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2022 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Training Of Women Interested In Public Office | 2022 |
| Montessori Community School | $1,600 | Durham, NC, US | Support The Education Of Children | 2022 |
| Morehead Planetarium | $15,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2022 |
| The Educational Foundation | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Scholarships At The University Of North Caro | 2022 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Unc School Of Medicince And Unc Health Care | 2022 |
| Washington University | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Triangle Bikeworks | $5,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support Youth Cycling Programs | 2022 |
| Voices Together | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Voice And Speech Therapy | 2022 |
| Carolina Friends School | $8,495 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Ymca | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Recreation | 2021 |
| Dth Media Corp | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Student Academic Experience By Publishing A University Community Newspaper | 2021 |
| Just Tryan It | $2,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2021 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2021 |
| Lafayette College | $50,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2021 |
| Washington University | $50,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Educational Scholarships | 2021 |
| Wunc Radio | $26,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Central And Eastern Nc | $5,700 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Feeding Those In Need In Central And Eastern Nc | 2021 |
| Lillian's List Foundation | $4,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Training Of Women Interested In Public Office | 2021 |
| Mathkind | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Mathematics Instruction For Teachers And Schools Facing Systemic Barriers | 2021 |
| Carolina Swims Foundation | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Swim Lessons And Water Safety Instruction For Children In Foster Care | 2020 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Ymca | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Recreation | 2020 |
| Dth Media Corp | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Student Academic Experience By Publishing A University Community Newspaper | 2020 |
| Franklin Street Arts Collective | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support The Arts Community Of Chapel Hill, Nc And The Region | 2020 |
| Inter-faith Council For Social Service | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support Programs That Respond To Those Confronted With Poverty | 2020 |
| Just Tryan It | $2,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Families Whose Children Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer | 2020 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $20,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hands-on Children's Museum | 2020 |
| Lafayette College | $25,000 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2020 |
| Morehead Planetarium | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2020 |
| Teachers2teachers Global | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Teachers Through Professional Development And Stem Education Resources | 2020 |
| Unc Health Foundation | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Unc School Of Medicince And Unc Health Care | 2020 |
| Wunc Radio | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2020 |
| Washington University | $60,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Support Educational Scholarships | 2020 |
| Club Nova Community | $10,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support Programs For Those With Mental Illness | 2020 |
| St Francis Prep | $1,000 | Queens, NY, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Ymca | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Recreation | 2018 |
| Inter-faith Council For Social Service | $25,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support Programs That Respond To Those Confronted With Poverty | 2018 |
| Kids Tri Nc | $1,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Youth Triathlons | 2018 |
| Kidznotes | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Music Instruction To Underserved Children In Durham And Southeast Raleigh | 2018 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hand-on Children's Museum | 2018 |
| Morehead Planetarium | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2018 |
| The Educational Foundation | $50,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Scholarships At The University Of North Caro | 2018 |
| Wunc Radio | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2018 |
| Triangle Volleyball Club | $26,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | Support The Education And Delvelopment Of Youth Volleyball Players | 2018 |
| Mighty Neighborly | $2,000 | Mebane, NC, US | Support Local Communities Through Open Dialogue And Education | 2018 |
| Carolina Swims Foundation | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Swim Lessons And Water Safety Instruction For Children In Foster Care | 2018 |
| Enloe High School | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support Of Students In High School | 2018 |
| Teachers2teachers Global | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Teachers Through Professional Development And Stem Education Resources | 2018 |
| Carolina Friends School | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2017 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Ymca | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Recreation | 2017 |
| Kids Tri Nc | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Youth Triathlons | 2017 |
| Kidznotes | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Music Instruction To Underserved Children In Durham And Southeast Raleigh | 2017 |
| Morehead Planetarium | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Science Education | 2017 |
| Old Baldy Foundation | $2,000 | Bald Head Island, NC, US | Support The Maintenance And Preservation Of Old Baldy Lighthouse | 2017 |
| The Educational Foundation | $6,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Scholarships At The University Of North Caro | 2017 |
| Triangle United Soccer | $15,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Youth Soccer | 2017 |
| Wildacres | $3,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Cultivation Of Courageous Leaders In North Carolina | 2017 |
| Wunc Radio | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2017 |
| Friends Of Chapel Hill Parks And Recreation Department | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Local Parks And Recreation Programs | 2017 |
| Inter-faith Council For Social Service | $25,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Support Programs That Respond To Those Confronted With Poverty | 2017 |
| Lafayette College | $18,250 | Easton, PA, US | Support Higher Education | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood - South Atlantic | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Improvement Of Women's Health And Welfare | 2017 |
| Carolina Friends School | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Education | 2016 |
| Chapel Hill-carrboro Ymca | $4,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Recreation | 2016 |
| Council For Entrepreneurial Development | $2,500 | Research Triangle Park, NC, US | Support The Entrepreneurial Culture Of The Research Triangle And North Carolina | 2016 |
| Extraordinary Ventures | $2,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Programs To Employ Individuals With Autism And Other Developmental Disabilities | 2016 |
| Kids Tri Nc | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Youth Triathlons | 2016 |
| Kidznotes | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | Support Music Instruction To Underserved Children In Durham And Southeast Raleigh | 2016 |
| Kidzu Children's Museum | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Hand-on Children's Museum | 2016 |
| Montessori Community School | $6,500 | Durham, NC, US | Support The Education Of Children | 2016 |
| Old Baldy Foundation | $2,500 | Bald Head Island, NC, US | Support The Maintenance And Preservation Of Old Baldy Lighthouse | 2016 |
| The Educational Foundation | $6,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Scholarships At The University Of North Caro | 2016 |
| Wildacres | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Support The Cultivation Of Courageous Leaders In North Carolina | 2016 |
| Wunc Radio | $25,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Public Radio | 2016 |
| Triangle United Soccer | $20,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Support Youth Soccer | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Michael And Laura Brader-araje as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 56-2205579 |
| Website | http://www.brader-araje.org |
| Address | 109 E FRANKLIN ST STE 200 Chapel Hill, NC 27514-3564 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Michael And Laura Brader-araje's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/secretary | Michael Brader-araje |
|---|---|
| Vice President/treasurer | Laura Brader-araje |
Forms 990-PF
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