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The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 396037928  ·  Private foundation

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $51.4M in annual giving against $1.06B in assets. This page documents the 1,379 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$51.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.06B
Total assets
1,379
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc funds

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, economic development, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, homeless population, justice involved, veterans, youth pop.

black communitiesfamilieshomeless populationjustice involvedveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars
To support the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program
Pasadena, CA$6.6M2024
The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars
To support the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program
Pasadena, CA$6.5M2023
The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars
To support the Caroline D. Bradley scholarship program
Pasadena, CA$6.3M2020
The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars
To support the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program
Pasadena, CA$6.2M2022
Bradley Impact Fund Inc
To support a donor advised fund
Milwaukee, WI$3.2M2023
Bradley Impact Fund Inc
To support general operations
Milwaukee, WI$3.2M2024
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
To support the renovation of the former Warner-Grand Theatre
Milwaukee, WI$3.0M2020
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
To support a capital campaign
Milwaukee, WI$3.0M2022
Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc
To support a capital campaign
Milwaukee, WI$2.0M2024
Encounter for Culture and Education Inc
To support Encounter Books
New York, NY$1.0M2024
National Center for Public Policy Research Inc
To support the Free Enterprise Project
Washington, DC$1.0M2022
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
To support the renovation of the former Warner Grand-Theatre
Milwaukee, WI$1.0M2020
Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education
To support program activity
Princeton, NJ$1.0M2020
Encounter for Culture and Education Inc
To support Encounter Books
New York, NY$1.0M2023
Bradley Impact Fund Inc
To support general operations
Milwaukee, WI$850K2022

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$46.2M
2022$46.5M
2023$54.1M
2024$56.5M

How to apply for funding from The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

From The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“LETTERS OF INQUIRY AND PROPOSALS ARE ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. SEE WWW.BRADLEYFDN.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at bradleyfdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

Does The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc fund?
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars, The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars, The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc reported $51.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $203.3M over 1,379 grants.
Where is The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc located?
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396037928.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.