2019 YEAR IN REVIEW A Letter from Our President and CEO Recently a selection of writings by Harry Bradley, one of our founders, was brought to my attention. Harry’s thoughts, which were put to paper in the 1950s, described how he and his brother Lynde started the Allen-Bradley Company and how their values enabled it to become a remarkable American success story. “Lynde wanted, and so did I, people who thought of their jobs not in terms of paychecks, but as the end result of their own work. We were small, but we were building for more than a day, and for more than a year. To us, every job was an open door to the high ground of human freedom and general happiness,” he wrote. Harry also shared his views on freedom, human dignity and American principles. “A nation’s progress is measured by the character of its people, and not by the promises of its politicians. It seems hard for politicians to comprehend one simple truth: There is no source of national income, but the work of the people,” he observed. Harry Bradley While Harry and Lynde lived in a very different era, their core principles and aspirations - the ability to improve society through education, innovation, and free markets; the role of government; and the application of the Constitution - continue to be at the heart of our country’s current philosophical debate. At such a critical time in our history, I know they would be pleased that the principles of American exceptionalism they so firmly believed in continue to be advanced every day through The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and its remarkable grant recipients. In 2019, the Foundation awarded nearly $42.1 million to local and national organizations that are aligned with our guiding principles to protect and defend Constitutional order; strengthen the free market system; support educational efforts to give citizens the character, habits, and knowledge to succeed; and to cultivate a vibrant civil society. The Bradley brothers cared deeply about Milwaukee and Wisconsin and contributed generously to local organizations. In keeping with this commitment, the Foundation awarded $10,325,000 in grants last year to 92 organizations throughout their hometown and state that are focused on arts and culture, communities and families, and education. Our grant recipients are undertaking some of the most courageous, innovative and thoughtful approaches to solving local and national challenges. I encourage you to learn more about how they are transforming lives, bettering communities, and defending freedom. 1 The past year also marked a significant chapter in the Foundation’s history with a move from Milwaukee’s eastside to downtown. The new location reaffirms our dedication to the city and is a perfect fit for the Foundation’s mission to restore, strengthen, and protect the principles and institutions of American exceptionalism. With a renewed focus, we look forward to advancing the Foundation’s mission by supporting organizations that strengthen the fabric of society, just as Lynde and Harry Bradley did so many years ago. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation 1400 N. Water Street, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI Sincerely, Rick Graber, President & CEO, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation 2 Our Philanthropic Legacy In 1903, brothers Lynde and Harry Bradley launched an endeavor in Milwaukee that would have a profound impact on both the local community and the nation. Through ingenuity, hard work, risk-taking, and compassion, they built a business that eventually became the Allen-Bradley Company, a leading electronic and radio components manufacturer. In 1985, the Allen-Bradley Company was sold to Rockwell International. A portion of the proceeds of that sale provided the initial funding for The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. Lynde and Harry Bradley believed in freedom and in the richness of community and culture that are the basis of a well-lived life. The Bradley Foundation seeks to further those beliefs by supporting the study, defense, and practice of the individual initiative and ordered liberty that lead to prosperity, strong families, and vibrant communities. So far, The Bradley Foundation has awarded over $1 billion in grants to almost 2,000 nonprofit organizations. This includes organizations supporting vibrant community life in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, as well as organizations committed to preserving and defending the traditions of representative government and private enterprise that enable America to flourish. Our Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles Steadfastly adhering to the principles and examples of its namesakes, Lynde and Harry Bradley, The Bradley Foundation envisions a nation invigorated by the principles and institutions that uphold our unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To further this vision, The Bradley Foundation pursues a mission to restore, strengthen, and protect the principles and institutions of American exceptionalism. The Foundation has articulated the following guiding principles to inform its grantmaking: • Fidelity to the Constitution, with its principles of limited government, federalism, separation of powers, and individual liberties; • Commitment to free markets that allow for private enterprise, entrepreneurship, and voluntary exchange within the rule of law; • Commitment to the fundamental institutions of civil society that cultivate individuals capable of self-governance; and • Dedication to the formation of informed and capable citizens. 3 Our People Board of Directors of The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Standing, left to right: Reid J. Ribble, Richard W. Graber, President & CEO, Cleta Mitchell, Secretary, Patrick J. English, Vice Chairman, Victor Davis Hanson, James Arthur Pope, Chairman, Terry Considine, James T. Barry, III, Diane M. Hendricks (not pictured Curt S. Culver and Robert P. George) Richard Graber, Stephen Langlois, Vice President for Finance, President and Chief Executive Officer Technology and Operations Carol Brick, Executive Assistant Dionne King, Director of Operations Mark Rhode, Director of Finance Carl Helstrom, Vice President for Programs Kim Magnan, Director of Human Resources Ingrid Gregg, Senior Program Director and Administrative Services Alicia Manning, Senior Program Director Renee Krebs, Information Technology Manager Jason Crye, Program Officer Susan Millard, Office Assistant Aaron Jakel, Program Associate Leah Weiler, Administrative Services Coordinator Jamie Freier, Program Assistant Marion Dow-Vass, Grants Administrator William Bergeron, Librarian Terri Famer, Vice President for Events Ben Hannemann, Marketing Manager 4 2019 Grants BENJAMIN RUSH INSTITUTE Grapevine, TX To support general operations .................. $75,000 CAPITAL RESEARCH CENTER Washington, DC To support general operations .................. $200,000 CAPTAIN FREDERICK PABST MANSION CIVIL SOCIETY Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $25,000 ABOVE THE CLOUDS Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $15,000 CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF LIBERTY Carmel, IN To support general operations .................. $38,000 ACTON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND LIBERTY Grand Rapids, MI CITY ON A HILL To support general operations .................. $150,000 Milwaukee, WI To support general operations ................. $40,000 ACTS HOUSING Milwaukee, WI COLLEGIATE CULTURAL FOUNDATION To support general operations .................. $90,000 Media, PA To support general operations .................. $15,000 ALMA CENTER Milwaukee, WI COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE To support general operations .................. $125,000 Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $150,000 AMERICA’S FUTURE FOUNDATION Arlington, VA CONCORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA To support general operations & Talent Market $200,000 Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $10,000 AURORA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION Milwaukee, WI CONVERGENCE RESOURCE CENTER To support the Aurora Healing Center on Bruce . $20,000 Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $40,000 BEL CANTO CHORUS OF MILWAUKEE Franklin, WI COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY To support general operations .................. $20,000 Washington, DC To support the Conservative Action Project and the Key Influencers Program .............. $75,000 5 ENTITLEMENTS HOW INC INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY STUDIES Lexington, KY Charlottesville, VA To support Free the Facts expansion in 2020 .... $150,000 To support general operations .................. $75,000 FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY JOHN JAY INSTITUTE Milwaukee, WI Langhorne, PA To support general operations .................. $95,000 To support the John Jay Fellows and Saratoga Fellows programs .................... $30,000 GEORGIA CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY Peachtree Corners, GA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ROCKIES To support general operations .................. $200,000 Denver, CO To support ongoing activities in Colorado and Connecticut and to launch pilot program for Wisconsin ..... $250,000 GOD TOUCH MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $40,000 LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH CENTER Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $100,000 GRAND AVENUE CLUB Milwaukee, WI To support general operations .................. $40,000 LITERACY SERVICES OF WISCONSIN Milwaukee, WI To support the Opportunity Pathways Program . $15,000 GREATER GALILEE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Milwaukee, WI MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH To support general operations .................