Brad Sethness Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-2683469
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Brad Sethness Foundation has awarded 189 grants totaling $2,496,600 to organizations in Alaska, Iowa and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 42 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 29% in Alaska and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Alaska, funding concentrates in Anchorage (47%), Wasilla (24%), Palmer (22%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (60%). 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 Brad Sethness Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $25,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $10,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2024 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $10,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $5,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue Of Wisconsin | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alaska Farmland Trust | $5,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hatcher Alpine Experience | $25,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center | $15,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| My House | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Challenge Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chugach Avalanche Center | $10,000 | Girdwood, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Paul B Sharar Foundation | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Bickelaupt Arboretum | 2024 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $25,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $10,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2024 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $10,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Miss Halls School | $20,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $5,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue Of Wisconsin | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alaska Farmland Trust | $5,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hatcher Alpine Experience | $25,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center | $15,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| My House | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Challenge Alaska | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chugach Avalanche Center | $10,000 | Girdwood, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Paul B Sharar Foundation | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Bickelaupt Arboretum | 2024 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $15,800 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted - $15,000holiday Meal Wish List - $800 | 2023 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $30,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $10,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge School | $5,000 | St George, VA, US | Michael Arnold Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Alaska Farmland Trust | $5,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Girdwood Community Land Trust | $10,000 | Girdwood, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hatcher Alpine Experience | $25,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center | $15,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Matsu Food Bank | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| My House | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bickelhaupt Arboretum | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wasilla Youth Baseball | $5,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $15,800 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted - $15,000holiday Meal Wish List - $800 | 2023 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $30,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $10,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ywca | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge School | $5,000 | St George, VA, US | Michael Arnold Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Alaska Farmland Trust | $5,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Girdwood Community Land Trust | $10,000 | Girdwood, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hatcher Alpine Experience | $25,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center | $15,000 | Palmer, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Matsu Food Bank | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| My House | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bickelhaupt Arboretum | $25,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Wasilla Youth Baseball | $5,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $30,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $20,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Roof | 2022 |
| Donor Alliance Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2022 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $15,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Vilas County | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $10,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $20,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ywca | $30,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Providence Alaska Fndmedical Center | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Anchorage | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way Of Matanuska-susitna Bor | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | St George, VA, US | Michael Arnold Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue Of Wisconsin | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $30,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $20,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Roof | 2022 |
| Donor Alliance Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2022 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $15,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Vilas County | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $10,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $20,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ywca | $30,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Providence Alaska Fndmedical Center | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Anchorage | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way Of Matanuska-susitna Bor | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | St George, VA, US | Michael Arnold Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue Of Wisconsin | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $30,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $20,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Roof | 2022 |
| Donor Alliance Inc | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2022 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $15,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Vilas County | $10,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $10,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $20,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ywca | $30,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Providence Alaska Fndmedical Center | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank | $10,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Anchorage | $10,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Way Of Matanuska-susitna Bor | $10,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge School | $10,000 | St George, VA, US | Michael Arnold Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Underdog Pet Rescue Of Wisconsin | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $25,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $10,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Roof | 2021 |
| Donor Alliance Inc | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $15,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2021 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $16,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Vilas County | $15,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $20,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $20,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ywca | $20,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Figge Art Museum | $5,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Providence Alaska Fndmedical Center | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Anchorage | $5,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Way Of Matanuska-susitna Bor | $5,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Negro College Fund | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Bean's Cafe The Childrens Lunchbox | $20,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Bob Finch Memorial Fund | $10,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Crested Butte Avalanche Center | $25,000 | Crested Butte, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Curtis Mansion Foundation | $10,000 | Miami Springs, FL, US | Roof | 2020 |
| Donor Alliance Inc | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Eagle River Rotary | $15,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Warm The Children | 2020 |
| Gateway Contemporary Ballet | $15,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundation | $15,000 | Gunnison, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Vilas County | $15,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Miss Halls School | $25,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society-ironwood | $20,000 | Ironwood, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | $20,000 | Eagle River, WI, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ywca | $20,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's Research Ho | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Healthy Alaska Natives Fnd | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Clinton Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Figge Art Museum | $5,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Providence Alaska Fndmedical Center | $2,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank | $5,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Anchorage | $4,000 | Anchorage, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Unicef | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Way Of Matanuska-susitna Bor | $2,000 | Wasilla, AK, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-2683469 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 180 N STETSON AVE STE 1940 Chicago, IL 60601-6750 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Brad Sethness Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary/dir | [object Object] |
|---|---|
| President/dir | Daniel B Sethness |
| Vice Pres/dir | Marilyn B Sethness |
| Treasurer/dir | Marina M Sethness |
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