Bruce Foundation

Bruce Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $23.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$23.4Mtotal assets
1999IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Bruce Foundation has awarded

38 grantees · $1.1M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Hillsdale College Hillsdale College $380K
  • Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach $50K
  • Girl Scouts Of Chicago Girl Scouts Of Chicago $50K
  • Beverly Farm Beverly Farm $50K
  • Ability Lab Ability Lab $50K
  • Providence St Mel Providence St Mel $50K
  • Chicago Furniture Bank Chicago Furniture Bank $30K
  • Fcacc Fcacc $30K
  • Touched By An Animal Touched By An Animal $20K
  • Hope For The Homeless Hope For The Homeless $20K
  • Nourishing Hope Nourishing Hope $20K
  • Revive Center Revive Center $20K
  • Karuna Horse Rescue Karuna Horse Rescue $16K
  • Nation Of Patriots Nation Of Patriots $15K
  • Night Ministry Nigh Ministry $15K
  • Elyssa's Mission Elyssa's Mission $15K
  • Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite $15K
  • Beagle Freedom Project Beagle Freedom Project $15K
  • One Tail At A Time One Tail At A Time $15K
  • Maryville Academy Maryville Academy $15K
  • Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab $15K
  • Easter Seals Blake Foundation Easter Seals Blake Foundation $14K
  • Alray Taylor Second Chance School Alray Taylor Second Chance School $12K
  • Dreamcatcher Foundation Dreamcatcher Foundation $12K
  • Friends Of Pima Animal Care Friends Of Pima Animal Care $12K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$300K
  • FY2019$530K
  • FY2020$620K
  • FY2021$748K
  • FY2022$734K
  • FY2023$1.1M

About Bruce Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN364257410
  • IRS ruling1999

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bruce Foundation?

Bruce Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $23.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Bruce Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Bruce Foundation?

Bruce Foundation's EIN is 364257410. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Bruce Foundation?

Private foundations like Bruce Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Bruce Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.