Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$9.2M
Foundation funders
44
Grants recorded
93
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty?
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is funded by 44 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($2.9M), Bradley Impact Fund Inc ($1.2M), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty between 2020–2025.
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| The Nehring Foundation | $33,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Silseth Foundation | $32,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Roe Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc | $27,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lannon Stone Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kim and John Schlifske Family | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Children's Charities of Sheboygan County Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Yes Every Kid Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Duane & Dorothy Bluemke Foundation Ltd | $8,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Walter S Mander Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| MCP Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Read Foundation Inc | $750 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Linda & Barry Allen Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Carol and Richard Bayerlein Fdn Ltd | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ladky Associates Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $299K (2025) to $2.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $299K.
What grants has Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David V Uihlein Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Judd S Alexander Foundation | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Nehring Foundation | EDUCATION | $18,000 |
| 2025 | The Silseth Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| 2025 | Pacific Legal Foundation | Program Support | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Lannon Stone Foundation Inc | GRANT AWARD | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Kim and John Schlifske Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | MCP Charitable Foundation | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Mark S Bradley Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF RECIPIENT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $750,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $405,750 |
| 2024 | Bader Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $321,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $180,100 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $112,500 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund | Mission and program support | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Americans for Prosperity | General Support | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for the Restoring American Education project | $50,000 |
| 2024 | David V Uihlein Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | William S Knight Foundation Inc | RESTORING AMERICAN EDUCATION PROJECT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Wisconsin Homeowners Alliance Inc | TO SUPPORT ADVOCACY EFFORTS | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Judd S Alexander Foundation | ANNUAL OPERATING CAMPAIGN | $30,000 |
| 2024 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Hamilton Roddis Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 93 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty?
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is funded by 44 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($2.9M), Bradley Impact Fund Inc ($1.2M), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($750K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty between 2020–2025.
Who is Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty's largest funder?
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, with $2.9M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty across 93 grants from 44 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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