The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $549,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$549,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.6 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $464,500 the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $464,500 | 38 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $549,500 | 40 | $19.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Gray PO Box 530441, Birmingham, AL 35253 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 313-4814 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Please contact ms. Gray |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 39 | $538,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Alabama | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Youthserve | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Foundations Early Learning and Family Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Talks | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wooley Institue for Spoken Language | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hica | Charitable | $13,000 |
| M-Power Ministries | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Ag Gaston Boys & Girls Club | Charitable | $12,000 |
| One Place Metro Family Justice Center | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Modern Classroom | Charitable | $11,000 |
| The Wellhouse | Charitable | $11,000 |
| McWane Science Center | Charitable | $10,500 |
| American Advertising Federation of Roanoke | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Childcare Resources | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Dance Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hand in Paw | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Ability | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kid One Transport System | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Alabama | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Oasis | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Preschool Partners | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Railroad Park Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southeastern Diabetes Education Services | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Alabama | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alabama Holocaust Education Center | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Camp Smile A Mile | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Episcopal Place | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bridge Ways | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Grace House Ministries | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Create Birmingham | Charitable | $5,000 |
| State of Alabama Ballet | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benny M Larussa Jr
- Robert H Sprain Jr
- Marian L Phillips
- Karen Persinger
- Megan Larussa Chenoweth
- Thomas Persinger
- Jennifer Gray
Questions people ask
Does The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please contact ms. Gray.
How much does The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation give?
$549,500 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benny M Larussa Jr (Chairman), Robert H Sprain Jr (Secretary), Marian L Phillips (Vice Chairman) and Karen Persinger (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.