Private foundation · Milwaukee, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $611,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $200,000. Most often for: “To support general operations”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $611,000 · 1 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $200,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $100,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Hamilton County, Maury County · plus 356 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $56.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56.5M | $611K | 5 |
| 2023 | $54.1M | $250K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Program Team · Milwaukee · (414) 291-9915
- What to send
- The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation accepts applications solely through its online grants-management system. A virtual letter of inquiry (LOI) should briefly describe the project for which support is being sought. If the project falls within the Foundation's current program interests, the organization may be invited to submit a full application. If the LOI is approved, a full application should include the following information: A thorough description of the project, its objectives and significance, and the qualifications and roles of participants The organization's: most current IRS exemption determination letter, current-year annual budget, project budget, if applicable, list of board directors and officers, most recent audited financial statements, most recent IRS Form 990, and any additional materials the applicant thinks will strengthen the case for support - reports, studies, or brochures, for example - which may be uploaded at the end of the application form
- Deadlines
- Full applications are due quarterly: February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.
Next one: Nov 15, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- The Bradley Foundation can only support organizations that are exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and publicly supported under Section 509 (a)(1), (2), or (3), cannot provide grants to individuals and will not fund overhead or indirect costs.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
Does your board know anyone here?
Checked in your browser only. The names are kept on this device for other foundation pages and are never sent to GrantMe.
- J BarryVice chairman & director
- J BeagleDirector
- P ClementDirector
- P EnglishChairman & director
- R GeorgeDirector
- V HansonDirector
- C MitchellSecretary & director
- J A PopeDirector
- R RibbleDirector
- E ScaliaDirector
- Richard W GraberPresident
- Stephen A LangloisSenior vice president and chief investment officer
- Alicia ManningVice president for programs
- Mark RhodeDirector of finance
- Dionne KingDir. of operations
- Kim MagnanDirector for human resources & administrative services
- C Culver (thru 0424)Director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To support general operations (3 grants)
- To support a legal fellowship (1 grant)
- To support a law student program (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $100,000 or more | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennial Debt Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support general operations | $200K |
| Beacon Center of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To support general operations | $300K |
| Beacon Center of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To support a law student program | $100K |
| Beacon Center of Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To support a legal fellowship | $10K |
| Thehopeline Inc. | Spring Hill, Maury County | To support general operations | $1,000 |
Foundation website All its IRS filings (ProPublica) Sign in to save