Bruce Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bruce Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$147,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,500 the year before.
83% of its 2025 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 | $98,000 | 6 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $100,500 | 8 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $147,500 | 12 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Bruce Family Charitable 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 Bruce Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $75,000 |
| Ohio | 9 | $50,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Frank Duvanek Arts and Cultural Walnut Hills Hs Alumni Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Montessori Center | General support | $5,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati | General support | $3,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Saint Ursula Academy of Cincinnati Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| ASPCA | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Bruce Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce Family Charitable Foundation give?
$147,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bruce Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Institutional Trustee).
What does Bruce Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and animals.