Bruce Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bruce Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
15% 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 | $1.1 million | 39 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 53 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 53 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
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 Bruce Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $700,000 |
| Arizona | 11 | $440,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $175,000 |
| New York | 4 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $70,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale College | Education | $400,000 |
| Beverly Farm Beverly Farm | Social | $100,000 |
| Hope for the Homeless Hope for the Homeless | Civic | $100,000 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank Chicago Furniture Bank | Civic | $70,000 |
| African American Mus of So Az | Support afr. American culture | $60,000 |
| Fcacc Fcacc | Civic | $50,000 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | Social | $50,000 |
| Nourishing Hope Nourishing Hope | Civic | $50,000 |
| Revive Center Revive Center | Social | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | International medical care | $50,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Safeguard the grand canyon | $50,000 |
| Renaissance Social Services | End homelessness | $50,000 |
| Ed Brune Mem Scholarship Fund | Provide tennis scholarships | $50,000 |
| As You Sow | Promote corporal accountability | $50,000 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation Easter Seals Blake Foundation | Social | $40,000 |
| Michael J Foz Foundation | Support parkinson's disease research | $40,000 |
| Cambridge Reproductive Health Map Project | Telemedicine care | $40,000 |
| Chincahua Health Foundation | Provide medical services | $40,000 |
| Environmental Voter Project Environmental Voter Project | Civic | $35,000 |
| 100 Members Debating Benevolent Association | Endowment to assist members | $35,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission Elyssa's Mission | Social | $30,000 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | Civic | $30,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Friends of Pima Animal Care | Civic | $30,000 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue Karuna Horse Rescue | Civic | $30,000 |
| Maryville Academy Maryville Academy | Civic | $30,000 |
| Sunnyside Unified School District Sunnyside Unified School District | Education | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Planned Parenthood | Social services | $25,000 |
| Touched by an Animal Touched by an Animal | Civic | $25,000 |
| UNICEF | Provide worldwide aid | $25,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Fdn | Provide training for the disabled | $25,000 |
| Ability Lab Ability Lab | Health | $20,000 |
| Alray Foundation | Educational | $20,000 |
| Beagle Freedom Project Beagle Freedom Project | Rescue dogs | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson | Social | $20,000 |
| Bright Horizons Bright Horizons | Education | $20,000 |
| City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | Education | $20,000 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation Dreamcatcher Foundation | Social | $20,000 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | Social | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Chicago Girl Scouts of Chicago | Social | $20,000 |
| Good Sports Good Sports | Social | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan M Bruce
- Elizabeth H Bruce
- R Jeffrey Bruce
Questions people ask
Does Bruce Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Bruce Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan M Bruce (Vice Preside), Elizabeth H Bruce (Vice Preside) and R Jeffrey Bruce (Pres Sec.tre).
What does Bruce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.