The Bradley Impact Fund is a donor-advised fund with a mission to serve as philanthropic advisors who educate, empower, and inspire donors to advance our common principles through high-impact giving and the protection of donor intent; to restore, strengthen, and protect America’s founding principles and institutions.
Bradley Impact Fund Inc directs large gifts toward conservative public policy, civic institutions, education, and informed citizenship, using donor-advised fund structures and aligned grantmaking pathways tied to the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. Its recent grants show both very large support and repeated backing for specific organizations across multiple years. The single largest grant on file is $27,141,275 to America First Legal Foundation for general charitable purposes, while Turning Point USA received $10,389,921 in 2025 and additional large grants in 2024 and 2023. That pattern points to sustained support rather than one-time awards. The fund also uses its portfolio to back organizations working on founding principles, public policy advocacy, and policy implementation at local, regional, and national levels. Grants to Alliance Defending Freedom, Leadership Institute, and County Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation Inc fit that pattern, as do awards tied to civic education and scholarship support. The organization’s grant programs include a Bradley Partnership Fund, Bradley Issue Funds, and the American Civics and History Initiative, which connects the funder’s thematic interests to named grantmaking channels. With annual grants of more than $157 million and assets above $200 million, it operates at a scale that allows both major operating support and targeted initiative funding.
Constitutional Order and public policy advocacy are central to the funder’s recent giving. In 2024, Bradley Impact Fund Inc gave $3,350,500 to Alliance Defending Freedom for general operating support, and in 2025 it gave $3,014,050 to Leadership Institute for the same purpose. A separate 2025 grant of $2,475,000 went to County Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation Inc for general operating support. Education also appears through both advocacy and content-building. The fund gave $900,000 to Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc in 2024 for the Learning Engineering Tools Competition, and another $900,000 in 2025 for the same purpose. For civic education, the American Civics and History Initiative supports curricular materials, teacher training, and resources for teaching founding principles and American history. The funder also supports media and research organizations. Franklin News Foundation received $975,000 in 2024 for general operating support, while American Independent Media received $2,471,221 in 2023 for general charitable purposes.
$157.6M
$200.3M
$79.5M
$51.9M
Most grants fall between $11K and $100K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$100K
About 23% of grants go to recipients in MI.
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Typical grants cluster around a median of $30,000, with a lower quartile of $11,000 and an upper quartile of $100,000, but the recent record also includes multimillion-dollar awards. The pattern includes repeated support to the same recipients across 2023 through 2025, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. Bradley Impact Fund Inc is classified as a regular funder and a donor-advised fund, and it accepts both unsolicited applications and grant recommendations through aligned pathways tied to The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. It does not fund individuals directly.
Grantmaking is national, and every grant in the recipient country distribution goes to the United States. The highest concentration by state is Michigan, even though 23% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin. Recent recipient cities include Phoenix, Washington, Chicago, Arlington, Princeton, Atlanta, and Milwaukee. The city pattern shows a mix of national policy hubs and in-state support, rather than a single metropolitan focus.
It supports nonprofit organizations and, through some pathways, individuals connected to conservative ideas, public policy advocacy, policy implementation, civic institutions, and American founding principles. Recent grants also show support for education, media, legal advocacy, and civic education organizations.
The grant-size distribution centers on a $30,000 median. The 25th percentile is $11,000 and the 75th percentile is $100,000, though the recent record also includes multimillion-dollar grants.
Yes. The active grant programs include pathways via The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation that accept unsolicited grant seekers, and the American Civics and History Initiative and donor-advised fund account structure also note unsolicited access points.
Giving is national across the United States, but Michigan is the top state by grant count. Wisconsin receives 23% of grants, and recent recipient cities range from Phoenix and Washington to Chicago, Arlington, Princeton, Atlanta, and Milwaukee.
Recurring support is visible in the recent record. Turning Point USA appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education appears in both 2023 and 2024.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,389,921 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000,000 | 2025 | MSO ENDOWMENT FUND |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,014,050 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC | MULBERRY, FL | $2,475,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| EVERGREEN FREEDOM FOUNDATION | OLYMPIA, WA | $1,924,654 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| MOMS FOR AMERICA | BRANSON, MO | $1,701,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| BLACK PASTORS UNITED FOR EDUCATION | HARRISBURG, PA | $1,516,399 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION | PRINCETON, NJ | $1,078,847 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| DO NO HARM | GLEN ALLEN, VA | $1,010,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $900,000 | 2025 | LEARNING ENGINEERING TOOLS COMPETITION |
| SPEECH FIRST | WASHINGTON, DC | $700,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $650,000 | 2025 | INTERNSHIP PROGRAM |
| MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY | MIDLAND, MI | $607,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| TORCH OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION | FREDERICKSBURG, TX | $600,000 | 2025 | OTHER |
| PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $514,953 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ADVANCE COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| CANTINAS ARTS FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $450,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $446,700 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ACTON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND LIBERTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $435,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR LAW & LIBERTY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $405,750 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| WALKAWAY FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $357,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| THREEFOLD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | MECHANICSBURG, PA | $330,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL | CEDARHURST, NY | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE | SANTA PAULA, CA | $300,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | $294,400 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| JACK MILLER CENTER FOR TEACHING AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY | BALA CYNWYD, PA | $259,333 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERTY INC | CHICAGO, IL | $250,000 | 2025 | STATE SCHOOL CHOICE AND STRATEGIC LITIGATION |
| ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $250,000 | 2025 | NORTH CAMPUS |
| LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER | AUSTIN, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION | NEW YORK, NY | $240,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH | BOCA RATON, FL | $231,600 | 2025 | DIOCESE OF THANH HOA; MY LINH CLINIC; ST. JOHN BOSCO REHABILITATION CENTER |
| ACTS HOUSING | MILWAUKEE, WI | $211,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| FUSION GLOBAL INC | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $205,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| AMERICAN CULTURE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| LINCOLN MEDIA FOUNDATION INC | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $200,000 | 2025 | LEGAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS |
| STATE FINANCIAL OFFICERS FOUNDATION | SHAWNEE, KS | $159,820 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| DOMINICAN HOUSE OF STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | 2025 | THOMISTIC INSTITUTE |
| INSTITUTE FOR REFORMING GOVERNMENT | DELAFIELD, WI | $137,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| BECKET FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $136,060 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ST MARCUS LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL | MILWAUKEE, WI | $131,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY | NAPLES, FL | $121,580 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| AMERICAN TRANSPARENCY | THE VILLAGES, FL | $121,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $115,560 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| VMTS EDUCATION INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $112,570 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| REAL CLEAR FOUNDATION | NORTHBROOK, IL | $110,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| NATIONAL REVIEW INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $106,250 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | $102,070 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
| ANDEAN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT | CAROL STREAM, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
TURNING POINT USA
$10,389,921GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
$5,000,000MSO ENDOWMENT FUND
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
$3,014,050GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC
$2,475,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
EVERGREEN FREEDOM FOUNDATION
$1,924,654GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
MOMS FOR AMERICA
$1,701,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
BLACK PASTORS UNITED FOR EDUCATION
$1,516,399GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
$1,078,847GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
DO NO HARM
$1,010,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
$900,000LEARNING ENGINEERING TOOLS COMPETITION
SPEECH FIRST
$700,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM
$650,000INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
$607,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
TORCH OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION
$600,000OTHER
PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL FOUNDATION
$514,953GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ADVANCE COLORADO
$500,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION
$500,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
CANTINAS ARTS FOUNDATION
$450,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION
$446,700GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ACTON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND LIBERTY
$435,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR LAW & LIBERTY
$405,750GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
WALKAWAY FOUNDATION
$357,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
THREEFOLD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
$330,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
$300,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE
$300,000SCHOLARSHIPS
YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION
$294,400GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
JACK MILLER CENTER FOR TEACHING AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY
$259,333GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERTY INC
$250,000STATE SCHOOL CHOICE AND STRATEGIC LITIGATION
ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
$250,000NORTH CAMPUS
LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER
$250,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION
$240,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH
$231,600DIOCESE OF THANH HOA; MY LINH CLINIC; ST. JOHN BOSCO REHABILITATION CENTER
ACTS HOUSING
$211,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
FUSION GLOBAL INC
$205,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
AMERICAN CULTURE FOUNDATION
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
LINCOLN MEDIA FOUNDATION INC
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM
$200,000LEGAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS
STATE FINANCIAL OFFICERS FOUNDATION
$159,820GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
DOMINICAN HOUSE OF STUDIES
$150,000THOMISTIC INSTITUTE
INSTITUTE FOR REFORMING GOVERNMENT
$137,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
BECKET FUND
$136,060GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ST MARCUS LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
$131,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
$121,580GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
AMERICAN TRANSPARENCY
$121,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER
$115,560GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
VMTS EDUCATION INC
$112,570GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
REAL CLEAR FOUNDATION
$110,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
NATIONAL REVIEW INSTITUTE
$106,250GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES
$102,070GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
ANDEAN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.