The Andy Bruce Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Andy Bruce Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$36,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $35,000 | 5 | $923,396 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 7 | $977,788 |
| 2025 | $36,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Andy Bruce 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 The Andy Bruce Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Andrew G. Bruce Endowment Memorial Scholarship Fund | $11,000 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Teachers Teammates | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | THE ANDY BRUCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra M Bruce
- Gillian G Bruce
- Gretchen V Bruce
- Scott Bruce
- Sarah B Cantley
Questions people ask
Does The Andy Bruce Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Andy Bruce Foundation give?
$36,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Andy Bruce Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra M Bruce (Dir, VP), Gillian G Bruce (Dir, VP), Gretchen V Bruce (Dir, Sec, Treas, VP) and Scott Bruce (Dir, Pres, Chairman of the Bd) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Andy Bruce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.