The Bradley Foundation aims to secure individual freedom and foster self-governance by supporting efforts in constitutional order, free markets, civil society, and informed citizenship. It emphasizes the importance of limited government, federalism, separation of powers, individual liberties, private enterprise, entrepreneurship, strong community institutions, and educational efforts to nurture informed and capable citizens.
The Bradley Foundation grant program is designed to support organizations and initiatives that align with its four priority giving areas: upholding constitutional order, promoting free markets, strengthening civil society, and educating informed citizens. The Foundation seeks to assist, nurture, and sometimes step aside for its grant recipients, focusing on both its home city of Milwaukee and across the United States. Through its ongoing grant program, the Foundation is committed to finding and supporting entities that work towards preserving individual freedom, encouraging private enterprise, supporting community bonds, and fostering a deep appreciation for American exceptionalism.