Gore Reports a Net Worth of $800,000

WASHINGTON — Vice President Al Gore’s assets topped the $1-million mark last year and contributed to a net worth of at least $800,000, according to financial disclosure reports.

Gore’s competitor for the Democratic presidential nomination, former Sen. Bill Bradley of New Jersey, reported income of $2.6 million and personal wealth of at least $5.1 million.

On Gore’s report, released Monday, he and his wife, Tipper, reported an income of $300,000, including Gore’s $175,400 salary as vice president. The Gores reported assets worth at least $1.4 million and liabilities of $600,000.

Gore, the leading Democratic presidential hopeful, reported $20,000 from a division of Union Zinc Inc. for a mineral lease on Tennessee property. He also reported royalties of $15,564 from his book, “Earth in the Balance,” and $5,000 in writing fees for a foreword to a cookbook to be written by his mother, Pauline.

Bradley’s income came from a variety of sources. He made 64 speeches last year, collecting $1.6 million. He also earned at least $430,000 as a consultant to financial companies, including Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., J.P. Morgan Services and the Gartner Group. The former professional basketball player also collected $53,490 from his NBA pension.