Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,250 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,250
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $359,750 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $301,000 | 14 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $359,750 | 18 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $310,250 | 19 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18 | $307,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Education | $100,000 |
| Saint Rose Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Religious | $35,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows | Religious | $35,000 |
| United Way | General | $35,000 |
| Saban Center Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | General | $5,000 |
| Consolata Missionary Sisters | Religious | $5,000 |
| Exchange Club | General | $5,000 |
| Her Choice Birmingham | General | $5,000 |
| The Child Abuse Prevention Center | General | $4,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Education | $3,750 |
| Brother Bryan Mission | Religious | $2,500 |
| First Light Shelter | General | $2,500 |
| Grace House Ministries | Religious | $2,500 |
| National MS Society | General | $2,500 |
| St Judes | General | $2,500 |
| The Foundry | General | $2,500 |
| The Mike Slive Foundation | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne Bowness
- Ronald Bruno
- Caroline Bowness Sheets
Questions people ask
Does Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation give?
$310,250 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne Bowness (President), Ronald Bruno (Chairman Bd) and Caroline Bowness Sheets (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Angelo and Ann Bruno Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.