The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
Annual Giving
$56.5M+4% YoY
Grants
361
Median Grant
$100K
Organizations Funded
330
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Foundation Overview
Mission
restore, strengthen, and protect the principles and institutions of American exceptionalism
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$11.3 million in grants to Milwaukee and Wisconsin organizations in recent year, supporting research and educational projects aligned with American exceptionalism principles
How to Apply
Two-step application procedure: virtual letter of inquiry (LOI) first, then full application if project falls within program interests. Four quarterly deadlines. Board meets four times annually.
Does Not Fund
Must be 501(c)(3) organizations publicly supported under Section 509. Many projects do not fall within program interests.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$56.5M
Grants
361
Median
$100K
States
38
$54.1M
Grants
346
Median
$90K
States
35
$49.8M
Grants
409
Median
$50K
States
27
Grant Size Distribution
$100K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$40K
25th Pctile
$165K
75th Pctile
$6.6M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $40K and $165K.
Largest Recent Grants
$6.6M
2024
The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars
CA · To support the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program
$3.2M
2024
Bradley Impact Fund Inc
WI · To support general operations
$2.0M
2024
Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc
WI · To support a capital campaign
$1.0M
2024
Encounter for Culture and Education Inc
NY · To support Encounter Books
$800K
2024
Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education
NJ · To support educational institutes, centers, and programs at universities
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.