Bruce Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4257410
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Bruce Foundation has awarded 357 grants totaling $6,322,000 to organizations in Massachusetts, Illinois and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $380,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,322,000
Total Assets
$10,430,143
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
78
Median Grant
$15,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
14 of 78 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
43% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 15 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (75%), Barrington (7%), Godrey (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+402%
Strong 402% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bruce Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alray Taylor Second Chance School | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godfrey, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $15,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $380,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Ability Lab | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2023 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $50,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Maryville Academy | $15,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| One Tail At A Time | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Providence St Mel | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Fcacc | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Revive Center | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $15,000 | Valley Village, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2023 |
| Spl Sports Inc | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $15,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2023 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $15,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2023 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Good Sports | $12,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation | $14,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2023 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | $16,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Bright Horizons | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Sunnyside Unified School District | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pima Animal Care | $12,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Hope For The Homeless | $20,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Nourishing Hope | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Touched By An Animal | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Night Ministry | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Nation Of Patriots | $15,000 | Hastings, MN, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Pueblo Gardens Elementary School | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Environmental | 2023 |
| The Andre House | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance School | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godfrey, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $15,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $380,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Ability Lab | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2023 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $50,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Maryville Academy | $15,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| One Tail At A Time | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Providence St Mel | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Fcacc | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Revive Center | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $15,000 | Valley Village, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2023 |
| Spl Sports Inc | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $15,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2023 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $15,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2023 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2023 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Good Sports | $12,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2023 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation | $14,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2023 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | $16,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Bright Horizons | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Sunnyside Unified School District | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Friends Of Pima Animal Care | $12,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Hope For The Homeless | $20,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Nourishing Hope | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Touched By An Animal | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Night Ministry | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Nation Of Patriots | $15,000 | Hastings, MN, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Pueblo Gardens Elementary School | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Environmental | 2023 |
| The Andre House | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2023 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $15,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $150,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ability Lab | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $20,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Maryville Academy | $15,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2022 |
| One Tail At A Time | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Providence St Mel | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Fcacc | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Revive Center | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $15,000 | Valley Village, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2022 |
| Spl Sports Inc | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $15,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2022 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $20,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2022 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Good Sports | $12,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $12,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation | $18,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2022 |
| Charlotte City Ballet Co | $5,000 | Mathews, NC, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | $20,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Bright Horizons | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sunnyside Unified School District | $8,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pima Animal Care | $12,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Hope For The Homeless | $15,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Touched By An Animal | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $15,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $150,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Ability Lab | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2022 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $20,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Maryville Academy | $15,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2022 |
| One Tail At A Time | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Providence St Mel | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Fcacc | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Revive Center | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $15,000 | Valley Village, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2022 |
| Spl Sports Inc | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Services | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $15,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2022 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $20,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2022 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2022 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Good Sports | $12,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $12,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation | $18,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2022 |
| Charlotte City Ballet Co | $5,000 | Mathews, NC, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | $20,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Bright Horizons | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Sunnyside Unified School District | $8,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pima Animal Care | $12,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Hope For The Homeless | $15,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Touched By An Animal | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2022 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2021 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $15,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $150,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Southern Az | $16,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Ability Lab | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2021 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $20,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2021 |
| Maryville Academy | $15,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2021 |
| One Tail At A Time | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Providence St Mel | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Lori's Place | $6,000 | Sierra Vista, AZ, US | Health | 2021 |
| University Of Arizona Arthritis Cen | $8,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Health | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2021 |
| Fcacc | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Revive Center | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2021 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2021 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $10,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2021 |
| Spl Sports Inc | $8,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $55,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Services | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $10,000 | Kanab, UT, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $15,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2021 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $20,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2021 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $12,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $12,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2021 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Good Sports | $12,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $14,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2021 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation | $14,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2021 |
| Charlotte City Ballet Co | $5,000 | Mathews, NC, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Tucson Wildlife Rescue | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | $22,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2021 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | $10,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Environmental | 2021 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Civic | 2021 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $10,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $110,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Southern Az | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Life Span | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $20,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2020 |
| Misericordia | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2020 |
| Providence St Mel | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Rehab Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2020 |
| Thresholds | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Fcacc | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Revive Center | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $10,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2020 |
| Angel Charity For Children | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Orphans Of The Storm | $5,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Pima Animal Care Center | $8,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $10,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2020 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $15,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2020 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $10,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2020 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Good Sports | $10,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2020 |
| Tucson Rescue Now | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Tucson Wildlife Rescue | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Karuna Horse Rescue | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Tucson Community Food Bank | $8,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $35,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Civic | 2020 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Beverly Farm | $50,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Aviva Children's Services | $11,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Social | 2019 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $10,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Hillsdale College | $100,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2019 |
| Humane Society Of Southern Az | $7,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Life Span | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $15,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2019 |
| Misericordia | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2019 |
| Providence St Mel | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2019 |
| Rehab Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2019 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Fcacc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Revive Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $10,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2019 |
| Angel Charity For Children | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Spl Sports | $7,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Services | 2019 |
| Pima Animal Care Center | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Easter Seals Wisconsin Respite | $20,000 | Wisconsin Dells, WI, US | Social | 2019 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Social | 2019 |
| City Of Cambridge Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2019 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | $10,000 | Newtonville, MA, US | Social | 2019 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Good Sports | $10,000 | Braintree, MA, US | Social | 2019 |
| Fountain Yourth Ministries | $7,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2019 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson | $7,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social | 2019 |
| The Hermitage Cat Shelter | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Southern Az Community Food Bank | $7,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Arizona Humane Society | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Project Cure | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Social | 2019 |
| Childhood Fractured | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Smile Train | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Civic | 2019 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Beverly Farm | $10,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Easter Seals - Blake Fdn | $6,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Social | 2018 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Heiferint'l Goat Project In Haiti | $10,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Social | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College | $35,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Southern Az | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Life Span | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $15,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2018 |
| Misericordia | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2018 |
| Providence St Mel | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Rehab Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2018 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Fcacc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Revive Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2018 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $10,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2018 |
| Angel Charity For Children | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Seed Spot | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Social | 2018 |
| Not My Kid | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $10,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2018 |
| One Tail At A Time (crisp) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Spl Sports | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| Pima Animal Care Center | $4,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Phys Ed Plus | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| 1 Mission | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Civic | 2018 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Beverly Farm | $10,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Blair Charity Group | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2017 |
| Back To Basics | $2,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | Health | 2017 |
| Easter Seals - Blake Fdn | $5,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Social | 2017 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $7,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Heiferint'l Goat Project In Haiti | $8,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Social | 2017 |
| Hillsdale College | $30,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Southern Az | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2017 |
| Life Span | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $10,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2017 |
| Misericordia | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2017 |
| Providence St Mel | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Rehab Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2017 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Fcacc | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civic | 2017 |
| Revive Center | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2017 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $10,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2017 |
| Angel Charity For Children | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2017 |
| Smile Train | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Social | 2017 |
| Seed Spot | $8,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Social | 2017 |
| Full Circle Charities | $8,000 | Flagstaff, AZ, US | Natural Services | 2017 |
| Not My Kid | $8,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Tucson Summer Pro League | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic Services | 2017 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $8,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Alray Taylor Second Chance Schol | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Beverly Farm | $10,000 | Godrey, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Blair Charity Group | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2016 |
| Brain Research Fdn | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2016 |
| Easter Seals - Blake Fdn | $6,000 | Tuscon, AZ, US | Social | 2016 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehab | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Civic | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Heiferint'l Goat Project In Haiti | $7,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Social | 2016 |
| Hillsdale College | $35,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Southern Az | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic | 2016 |
| Life Span | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Marine Life Ctr Juno Beach | $5,000 | Juno Beach, FL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Desplaines, IL, US | Human Servies | 2016 |
| Misericordia | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Human Services | 2016 |
| Providence St Mel | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Rehab Institute Of Chicago | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health | 2016 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Animal Welfare League | $5,000 | Chicago Ridge, IL, US | Civic | 2016 |
| Revive Center | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social | 2016 |
| Beagle Freedom Project | $10,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Rescue Dogs | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Medical Services | 2016 |
| Best Friends Sanctuary | $5,000 | Kanaud, UT, US | Animal Shelter | 2016 |
| Environmental Working Group | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Services | 2016 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Natural Services | 2016 |
| Renaissance Social Service | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Tucson Summer Pro League | $6,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Civic Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4257410 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 20 N WACKER DR STE 2414 Chicago, IL 60606-3004 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bruce Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Principal Mg | Robert B Bruce |
|---|---|
| President Tr | R Jeffrey Bruce |
| Vice Preside | Susan M Bruce |
| Vice Preside | Elizabeth H Bruce |
Forms 990-PF
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