Bradley Impact Fund Inc
97% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Bradley Impact Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2013, with $79,496,121 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
1400 N Water St Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53202 EIN 45-4678325 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$79.5M
▼ 12.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$51.9M
Net assets
$198.3M
Employees
7
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Bradley Impact Fund Inc: 97% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · +35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Bradley Impact Fund Inc: 46 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Bradley Impact Fund Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Bradley Impact Fund Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The bradley impact fund provides grants to organizations that align with its giving areas of civil society, informed citizens, free markets, and constitutional order.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1400 N Water St Ste 300, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.8M (FY2013) to $79.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $198.3M
Operating margin
34.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$200.3M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$198.3M
Salaries & benefits
$1.2M
2% of expenses
Board members
9
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,496,121▼12.3% | $51,939,561▲5.7% | $198,266,380▲25.2% | $200,316,165▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $90,685,349▼16.1% | $49,161,233▼27.4% | $158,360,497▲38.6% | $159,276,607▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $108,123,443▲32.8% | $67,735,663▲168% | $114,249,421▲44.0% | $115,040,326▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,442,514▲157% | $25,230,384▲6.8% | $79,318,355▲258% | $79,584,497▲256% | 990 |
| 2020 | $31,697,461▲121% | $23,617,176▲132% | $22,143,776▲64.6% | $22,357,268▲64.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $14,318,062▲31.2% | $10,173,635▲46.5% | $13,450,443▲55.6% | $13,624,586▲56.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,912,130▲54.8% | $6,946,290▲28.3% | $8,643,203▲67.9% | $8,711,594▲66.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,047,892▲181% | $5,415,995▲72.1% | $5,148,760▲51.7% | $5,220,405▲52.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,511,169▼39.3% | $3,146,400▲8.9% | $3,393,158▼16.2% | $3,419,757▼16.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,136,052▲55.1% | $2,889,715▲11.6% | $4,049,889▲39.3% | $4,087,409▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,667,223▼44.5% | $2,589,971▲24.3% | $2,906,836▲2.4% | $2,912,099▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,806,952 | $2,082,910 | $2,838,850 | $2,841,338 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Gabriel Conger — $249,814 (0.48% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Conger | President | 40 | $249,814 |
| Sherry Street | Senior Philanthropic Advisor | 40 | $146,443 |
| Kala Hill | Vice President | 40 | $143,726 |
| Chris Ciancimino | Philanthropic Advisor | 40 | $133,163 |
| Curt Culver | Chair (until 4/22/24) | 5 | — |
| James Arthrur Pope | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jason Kohout | Secretary | 1 | — |
| John Beagle | Chair | 5 | — |
| Kathryn Murphy Burke | Director (until 4/22/24) | 0.5 | — |
| Patrick English | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Phillip Prange | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Roger Ream | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Stephen Einhorn | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| American Philanthropic | Fundraising Consulting | $210,769 |
| Scribner Cohen and Company Sc | Accounting | $126,387 |
| Majic Productions | Audiovisual | $100,814 |
Grants received · $124.2M total
63 grants to Bradley Impact Fund Inc totaling $124.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For a donor-advised fund | 2024 | $132,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $23,500 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For adams142- fort worth work | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2024 | $9,734 |
| American Endowment Foundation | In kind transfer | 2023 | $25,632,166 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,799,221 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $1,738,394 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $881,500 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2023 | $350,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc | The marcia and kent velde charitable fund (#163789) | 2023 | $329,982 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For a daf account | 2023 | $125,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | International | 2023 | $125,000 |
Grants made · $47.9M in FY2024
402 grants totaling $47.9M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Bradley Impact Fund Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA Inc | General operating support. | $10,389,921 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc | Mso endowment fund | $5,000,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General operating support. | $3,014,050 |
| County Citizens Defending Freedom USA Foundation Inc | General operating support. | $2,475,000 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation | General operating support. | $1,924,654 |
| Moms For America | General operating support. | $1,701,000 |
| Black Pastors United For Education | General operating support. | $1,516,399 |
| Foundation For Excellence In Higher Education Inc | General operating support. | $1,078,847 |
| Do No Harm | General operating support. | $1,010,000 |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc | Learning engineering tools competition | $900,000 |
| Speech First Inc | General operating support. | $700,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Internship program | $650,000 |
| Mackinac Center | General operating support. | $607,000 |
| Torch of Freedom Foundation | Other | $600,000 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation Inc | General operating support. | $514,953 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Bradley Impact Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bradley Impact Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4678325, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Bradley Impact Fund Inc's EIN?
- Bradley Impact Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4678325.
- How much revenue does Bradley Impact Fund Inc report?
- Bradley Impact Fund Inc reported $79,496,121 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Bradley Impact Fund Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Bradley Impact Fund Inc spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Bradley Impact Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Bradley Impact Fund Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Bradley Impact Fund Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Bradley Impact Fund Inc's latest Form 990 is $249,814, paid to Gabriel Conger (President).
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Data for Bradley Impact Fund Inc (EIN 45-4678325) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.