Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC

Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with $993.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$993.4Mtotal assets
1943IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $29.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars $6.5M
  • Bradley Impact Fund Inc $3.2M
  • Encounter for Culture and Education Inc $1.1M
  • Mackinac Center for Public Policy $900K
  • ACTS Community Development Corporation $900K
  • Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education $800K
  • The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System $795K
  • Center for Urban Teaching $790K
  • Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty Inc $760K
  • Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc $700K
  • Leadership Program of the Rockies $600K
  • Competitive Enterprise Institute $600K
  • Seton Catholic Schools Inc $582K
  • Concordia University Wisconsin Foundation $501K
  • Franklin News Foundation $500K
  • State Financial Officers Foundation Inc $500K
  • Seton Education Partners $500K
  • Mercatus Center Inc $500K
  • Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Inc $500K
  • American Legislative Exchange Council $500K
  • Foundation for Government Accountability $500K
  • Philanthropy Roundtable $425K
  • The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies $400K
  • Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University $400K
  • Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc $400K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$51.4M
  • FY2021$45M
  • FY2022$49.8M
  • FY2023$54.1M

About Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin
  • EIN396037928
  • IRS ruling1943

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC?

Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with $993.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC?

Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC's EIN is 396037928. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.