Bradley Impact Fund Inc
Bradley Impact Fund Inc is a public charity and donor-advised fund based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formed in 2012. It supports individuals and nonprofit organizations advancing conservative ideas, public policy advocacy, and implementation locally, regionally, and nationwide.
Bradley Impact Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Bradley Impact Fund Inc gave $47.9M across 402 grants in 2024 (avg $119K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,888,378
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 402
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,125
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,250
- Total assets
- $200,316,165
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bradley Impact Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 N Water Street 300, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 291-2500
Website: https://bradleyimpactfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bradley Impact Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turning Point USA ($10.4M). Together the top 10 received $29.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,086 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 735 grants of 1,086 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund describes supporting organizations locally, regionally, and nationwide. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Arizona (24%), Wisconsin (17%), Virginia (13%), Florida (7%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 402 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bradley Impact Fund Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21.8M (2020) to $64.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 402 grants totaling $47.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support. | $10,389,921 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc Milwaukee, WI | MSO Endowment Fund | $5,000,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | General Operating Support. | $3,014,050 |
| County Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation Inc Mulberry, FL | General Operating Support. | $2,475,000 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation Olympia, WA | General Operating Support. | $1,924,654 |
| Moms for America Branson, MO | General Operating Support. | $1,701,000 |
| Black Pastors United for Education Harrisburg, PA | General Operating Support. | $1,516,399 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education Princeton, NJ | General Operating Support. | $1,078,847 |
| Do No Harm Glen Allen, VA | General Operating Support. | $1,010,000 |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Learning Engineering Tools Competition | $900,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,316,165 | $79,496,121 | $51,939,561 | $47,888,378 | 402 | $9,186,854 |
| 2023 | $159,276,607 | $90,685,349 | $49,161,233 | $45,407,270 | 254 | $2,932,670 |
| 2022 | $115,040,326 | $108,123,443 | $67,735,663 | $64,317,356 | 224 | $-130,201 |
| 2021 | $79,584,497 | $81,442,514 | $25,230,384 | $22,733,292 | 205 | $942,088 |
| 2020 | $22,357,268 | $31,697,461 | $23,617,176 | $21,807,556 | 1 | $228,683 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s mission is to serve as philanthropic advisors who educate, empower, and inspire donors to advance shared principles through high-impact giving and protection of donor intent. Its website describes those principles as including American liberties and ideals, constitutional order, economic growth, strong families and communities, and informed citizens.
In 2024, supported organizations included Turning Point USA, whose stated mission includes promoting informed civic and cultural engagement grounded in American exceptionalism; Leadership Institute, which says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media; and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, which describes its work as reaching diverse audiences through performances and education and outreach programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 402 grants totaling $47,888,378. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,389,921, with a median grant of $14,250. Its largest reported grants included:
The fund says its board selects organizations after examining factors such as effectiveness, creativity and past results, the potential of focused projects, accountability and transparency, and appropriateness of activities under Section 501(c)(3). The website directs prospective grant recipients to the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation’s grants section for its two-step application process and grantmaking policies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gabriel Conger as president, John Beagle as chair, Phillip Prange as treasurer, and Kala Hill as vice president. It also lists Stephen Einhorn, Patrick English, James Arthrur Pope, and Roger Ream as directors. Curt Culver is listed as chair until April 22, 2024, and Kathryn Murphy Burke as a director until that date.
Bradley Impact Fund Inc is led by Gabriel Conger, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabriel Conger
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Curt Culver
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Beagle
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Arthur Art Pope
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Murphy Burke
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Einhorn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick English
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Ream
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Street
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $146K (2024)
Kala Hill
Vice President
Director of Programs & Strategy → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$88K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Chris Ciancimino
Philanthropic Advisor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Jason Kohout
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Prange
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Sylvie Legere Ricketts (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Murphy Burke (2023) — Director
- Former: Jessica Dean (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Richard Graber (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sylvie Legere (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Diane Hendricks (2020) — Director · Filing note: Thru May
- Former: Michael Grebe (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Patrick English Begin April (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Gabriel Conger (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Impact Fund Inc
How much does Bradley Impact Fund Inc give each year?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc gave $47.9M across 402 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45.4M across 254 grants.
What is Bradley Impact Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,250, and its average grant was $119,125, across 402 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bradley Impact Fund Inc give grants?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc's top state is Arizona, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (17%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (67 grants), Washington, DC (38 grants), Madison, WI (15 grants) and Chicago, IL (9 grants).
Does Bradley Impact Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Bradley Impact Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (313 of 402) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Research" (3 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are Bradley Impact Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Turning Point USA ($10,389,921), Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc ($5,002,000 across 2 grants) and Leadership Institute ($3,014,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bradley Impact Fund Inc?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc reported $200.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79.5M.
What does Bradley Impact Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s mission is to serve as philanthropic advisors who educate, empower, and inspire donors to advance shared principles through high-impact giving and protection of donor intent. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bradley Impact Fund Inc?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bradleyimpactfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bradley Impact Fund Inc's EIN?
Bradley Impact Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4678325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bradley Impact Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bradley-impact-fund-inc-morg_955d14520913481aa521fbf34994268d
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