Institute for Reforming Government
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$4.2M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Institute for Reforming Government?
Institute for Reforming Government is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by State Policy Network ($913K), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($770K), Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.2M in grants to Institute for Reforming Government between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Policy Network | $913,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $770,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $750,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $649,750 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | $316,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Judd S Alexander Foundation | $242,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation | $150,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| William S Knight Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc | $95,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $81,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Lannon Stone Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Waukesha County Community Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cedar Street Charitable Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Adolph Coors Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Center for Housing Management Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Andy Nunemaker Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| MCP Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Gordon R Connor Charitable Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| RB Den UYL Family Foundation | $750 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $963K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $315K.
What grants has Institute for Reforming Government received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Judd S Alexander Foundation | CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM & BUILDING BRIDGES CAMPAIGN | $62,000 |
| 2025 | MCP Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Gordon R Connor Charitable Foundation Inc | OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | RB Den UYL Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2024 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $137,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $137,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $125,000 |
| 2024 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $112,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lannon Stone Foundation Inc | GRANT AWARD | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation | BUILDING BRIDGES GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Judd S Alexander Foundation | BUILDING BRIDGES CAMPAIGN | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | William S Knight Foundation Inc | POLICY RESEARCH RE EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $334,000 |
| 2023 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $120,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support a 2022 Bradley Freedom Grant | $85,000 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $31,000 |
| 2023 | Judd S Alexander Foundation | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| 2023 | Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | RB Den UYL Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $250 |
| 2022 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $267,000 |
| 2022 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $125,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Institute for Reforming Government?
Institute for Reforming Government is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by State Policy Network ($913K), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($770K), Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.2M in grants to Institute for Reforming Government between 2020–2025.
Who is Institute for Reforming Government's largest funder?
State Policy Network is the largest recorded funder of Institute for Reforming Government, with $913K across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Institute for Reforming Government received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.2M in grants to Institute for Reforming Government across 55 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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