Bruce Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bruce Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gallatin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $231,600 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$231,600
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $251,300 the year before.
38% 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 | $239,250 | 25 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $251,300 | 26 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $231,600 | 27 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Bruce 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 Bruce Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 25 | $227,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner County Recovery | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| TN Prison Outreach Ministry | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Crises Pregnancy Center | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Men of Valor | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Grace Place Ministry | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| This Is Living Ministries | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Bethseda Workshops | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Grace for the Wonded | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Restore Ministries | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Living Sent Ministries | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Touchstone Youth Resource Services | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Jason Foundation Inc | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| TN Kids Belong | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Renewal House | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Sumner Academy | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cross Point Church | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Andrew Jackson Youth Program | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Golf Foundation | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Music for the Soul | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| First American Bible Project | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| World Outreach Ministries | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Community Lfe Bridge | Aid organization's charitable purpose | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Don C Bruce
- Joan W Bruce
Questions people ask
Does Bruce Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce Family Foundation give?
$231,600 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bruce Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Don C Bruce (Executive Dir.) and Joan W Bruce (Director).
What does Bruce Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.