Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 57-0902483

Foundation Overview

Based in Florence, SC, Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $53,107,845 to organizations in South Carolina, Georgia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $6,250,000, with a median award of $35,195.5.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$53,107,845
Total Assets
$255,905,505
Median Grant (all grants)
$35,195.5

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$74,000
% Median Grant Growth
+147% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%

6 of 20 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
South Carolina

92% of all grants are concentrated in South Carolina, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Florence (76%), Columbia (14%), Lake City (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+57%

Strong 57% 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
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Drs Bruce & Lee 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
American Red Cross $50,000 Washington, DC, US Support For Disaster And Home Fire Response Services Program 2024
Boy Scouts Of America Indian Waters Council $100,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2024
Clarendon County $1,750,000 Manning, SC, US Turbeville Branch Library 2024
Florence County $2,050,000 Florence, SC, US Lake City Lake Expansion And Lions Park Facilities; And Documentary 2024
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Funding Allied Health Curriculum Scholarships 2024-2025 2024
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $125,000 Florence, SC, US Medical Education Initiatives 2024
Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1 $70,000 Florence, SC, US Renovations/ Improvements To The Legion Baseball Field 2024
Habitat For Humanity $160,000 Columbia, SC, US Funding For Needy Family's Home 2024
Help4kids $5,000 Florence, SC, US Food Support For Children In Florence County Public Schools 2024
Lake City Creative Alliance $20,000 Lake City, SC, US Support For 2024 Artfields Program In Lake City, Sc 2024
Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation $2,500,000 Charleston, SC, US Construction Of Cancer Center 2024
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic And Sexual Violence $78,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2024
Pee Dee Visions Foundation $10,000 Florence, SC, US Support For 2024 Clemson Basketball Camp 2024
Salvation Army $30,000 Florence, SC, US 2024 Empty Stocking Fund 2024
Samaritan's Purse $200,000 Boone, NC, US Hurricane Disaster Relief From Hurricane Helene 2024
Senior Citizens Association $20,000 Florence, SC, US 2024 Thanksgiving Blessing Meal For Florence County Seniors 2024
South Carolina Governor's School For Science And Math Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Additional Endowment Funding For Florence County Students 2024
The Manna House Inc $20,000 Florence, SC, US Funding To Support Increased Demand For Services 2024
Town Of Pamplico $46,904 Pamplico, SC, US Improvements To Theatre Property 2024
Trinity Collegiate School $1,000,000 Darlington, SC, US Funds To Construct Center For Educational Excellence 2024
Archeological Institute Of The Pee Dee $20,000 Florence, SC, US Snow's Island Survey Archeological Survey 2023
City Of Florence $62,500 Florence, SC, US Funding For Wwii Statue (Us Army Air Corps) At Veterans Park 2023
City Of Florence $70,000 Florence, SC, US Pickle Ball Court Conversion At Timrod Park 2023
Florence County $1,000,000 Florence, SC, US Lake City Park Lake 2023
Florence Museum $77,517 Florence, SC, US Gen. Francis Marion Exhibit 2023
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Allied Health Scholarships For 2023-2024 Academic Year 2023
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $2,750,000 Florence, SC, US Medical Education Initiatives 2023
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Bsn Nursing Scholarships For The 2023-2024 Academic Year 2023
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Fmu Faculty/staff Leadership Development/retention Fund 2023
Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1 $70,000 Florence, SC, US Renovations/ Improvements To The Legion Baseball Field 2023
Harvest Hope Food Bank $500,000 Florence, SC, US Support Relocation Of Distribution Center 2023
Help4kids $5,000 Florence, SC, US Food Support For Children In Florence County Public Schools 2023
Jonathan C Smith Foundation For Bipolar Teens (Dba The Jonathan Foundation) $25,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2023
Lake City Creative Alliance $20,000 Lake City, SC, US Support For 2023 Artfields Program In Lake City, Sc 2023
Salvation Army $30,000 Florence, SC, US 2023 Empty Stocking Fund 2023
Senior Citizens Association $20,000 Florence, SC, US 2023 Thanksgiving Blessing Meal For Florence County Seniors 2023
South Carolina Governor's School For Science And Math Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Additional Endowment Funding For Florence County Students 2023
The Manna House Inc $20,000 Florence, SC, US Funding To Support Increased Demand For Services 2023
Wisdom Players Senior Theatre Company $5,000 Florence, SC, US Funding For Dinner Theatre Supporting Senior Citizens Talents 2023
Alliance For A Healthier South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
American Battlefield Trust $200,000 Washington, DC, US Preserve Battlegrounds 2022
American Red Cross $30,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Artfields (Lake City Creative Alliance) $16,000 Lake City, SC, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Pee Dee Area $100,000 Florence, SC, US Gym, Roof, And Kitchen Improvements 2022
City Of Florence $50,000 Florence, SC, US Florence Veterans Park 2022
City Of Florence $71,515 Florence, SC, US 833 And 825 Church St 2022
Florence County $358,500 Florence, SC, US Levy Park Expansion 2022
Florence County $500,000 Florence, SC, US Water Feature 2022
Florence County- Main Library $50,000 Florence, SC, US Replenish Usc Schol. Fund 2022
Florence County $100,260 Florence, SC, US One Acre Of Land At I-95 Conveyed To Florence County For Public Support 2022
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $6,250,000 Florence, SC, US Medical Education Initiatives 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Nursing Scholarships 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Faculty And Staff Retention Fund 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank $500,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Help4kids $10,000 Florence, SC, US Food Support 2022
Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation $250,000 Charleston, SC, US Construction Of New Hospital 2022
Mercy Medicine Clinic $35,391 Florence, SC, US Hvac And Air Purification System 2022
Pee Dee Hearing Center $32,365 Florence, SC, US Otoacoustic Equipment 2022
Salvation Army $10,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $20,000 Florence, SC, US 2022 Empty Stocking Fund 2022
Senior Citizens Association $15,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Senior Citizens Association $154,772 Florence, SC, US Lsc Building Repair And Hvac 2022
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Sc Grantmakers Network Dues 2022
Southeastern Council Of Foundations $10,290 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2022
Together Sc $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Alliance For A Healthier South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
American Battlefield Trust $200,000 Washington, DC, US Preserve Battlegrounds 2022
American Red Cross $30,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Artfields (Lake City Creative Alliance) $16,000 Lake City, SC, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Pee Dee Area $100,000 Florence, SC, US Gym, Roof, And Kitchen Improvements 2022
City Of Florence $50,000 Florence, SC, US Florence Veterans Park 2022
City Of Florence $71,515 Florence, SC, US 833 And 825 Church St 2022
Florence County $358,500 Florence, SC, US Levy Park Expansion 2022
Florence County $500,000 Florence, SC, US Water Feature 2022
Florence County- Main Library $50,000 Florence, SC, US Replenish Usc Schol. Fund 2022
Florence County $100,260 Florence, SC, US One Acre Of Land At I-95 Conveyed To Florence County For Public Support 2022
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $6,250,000 Florence, SC, US Medical Education Initiatives 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Nursing Scholarships 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Faculty And Staff Retention Fund 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank $500,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Help4kids $10,000 Florence, SC, US Food Support 2022
Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation $250,000 Charleston, SC, US Construction Of New Hospital 2022
Mercy Medicine Clinic $35,391 Florence, SC, US Hvac And Air Purification System 2022
Pee Dee Hearing Center $32,365 Florence, SC, US Otoacoustic Equipment 2022
Salvation Army $10,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $20,000 Florence, SC, US 2022 Empty Stocking Fund 2022
Senior Citizens Association $15,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Senior Citizens Association $154,772 Florence, SC, US Lsc Building Repair And Hvac 2022
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Sc Grantmakers Network Dues 2022
Southeastern Council Of Foundations $10,290 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2022
Together Sc $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Alliance For A Healthier South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
American Battlefield Trust $200,000 Washington, DC, US Preserve Battlegrounds 2022
American Red Cross $30,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Artfields (Lake City Creative Alliance) $16,000 Lake City, SC, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Pee Dee Area $100,000 Florence, SC, US Gym, Roof, And Kitchen Improvements 2022
City Of Florence $50,000 Florence, SC, US Florence Veterans Park 2022
City Of Florence $71,515 Florence, SC, US 833 And 825 Church St 2022
Florence County $358,500 Florence, SC, US Levy Park Expansion 2022
Florence County $500,000 Florence, SC, US Water Feature 2022
Florence County- Main Library $50,000 Florence, SC, US Replenish Usc Schol. Fund 2022
Florence County $100,260 Florence, SC, US One Acre Of Land At I-95 Conveyed To Florence County For Public Support 2022
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $6,250,000 Florence, SC, US Medical Education Initiatives 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Nursing Scholarships 2022
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Faculty And Staff Retention Fund 2022
Harvest Hope Food Bank $500,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Help4kids $10,000 Florence, SC, US Food Support 2022
Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation $250,000 Charleston, SC, US Construction Of New Hospital 2022
Mercy Medicine Clinic $35,391 Florence, SC, US Hvac And Air Purification System 2022
Pee Dee Hearing Center $32,365 Florence, SC, US Otoacoustic Equipment 2022
Salvation Army $10,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $20,000 Florence, SC, US 2022 Empty Stocking Fund 2022
Senior Citizens Association $15,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2022
Senior Citizens Association $154,772 Florence, SC, US Lsc Building Repair And Hvac 2022
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Sc Grantmakers Network Dues 2022
Southeastern Council Of Foundations $10,290 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2022
Together Sc $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Alliance For A Healthier South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2021
City Of Florence $250,000 Florence, SC, US Florence Veterans Park 2021
Florence Little Theatre $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
Florence Public School District One $200,000 Florence, SC, US Mcclenaghan Place Park 2021
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US 2021-2022 Allied Health Scholarships 2021
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $3,500,000 Florence, SC, US Medical Education Initiatives 2021
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Nursing Scholarships 2021
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Faculty And Staff Retention Fund 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
Harvest Hope Food Bank $1,000,000 Florence, SC, US New Food Distribution Facility 2021
Help4kids $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
House Of Hope $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
Lighthouse Ministries $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
Salvation Army $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
Salvation Army $30,000 Florence, SC, US 2021 Empty Stocking Fund 2021
Senior Citizens Association $15,000 Florence, SC, US 2021 Thanksgiving Blessing 2021
Together Sc $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2021
Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South Carolina $1,500 Columbia, SC, US Sc Grantmakers Network Dues 2021
Southeastern Council Of Foundations $10,290 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2021
The Manna House Inc $25,000 Florence, SC, US Covid Relief Grant 2021
The Manna House Inc $30,000 Florence, SC, US Repairs And Maintenance Of The Manna House Building 2021
Town Of Pamplico $100,000 Pamplico, SC, US Assistance With Completing Of The Pamplico Community Center/theatre Project 2021
Alliance For A Healthier South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2020
City Of Florence $1,009,000 Florence, SC, US Headquarters Building At Soccer Complex 2020
City Of Florence Police Fund $10,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2020
Florence Symphony Orchestra $35,000 Florence, SC, US Covid-19 Grant 2020
Florence-darlington Technical College Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Allied Health Scholarships 2020
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Faculty And Staff Retention Fund 2020
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $250,000 Florence, SC, US Funding For Renovation At 142 North Dargan Street 2020
Francis Marion University Education Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Nursing Scholarships 2020
Help4kids $5,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2020
Lake City Creative Alliance $16,000 Lake City, SC, US Annual Art Competition 2020
Lighthouse Ministries $150,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2020
Mental Health America Of South Carolina $125,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2020
Mercy Medicine Clinic $31,240 Florence, SC, US General Support 2020
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic And Sexual Violence $80,000 Florence, SC, US General Support 2020
Salvation Army $30,000 Florence, SC, US 2020 Empty Stocking Fund 2020
Senior Citizens Association $12,000 Florence, SC, US 2020 Annual Thanksgiving Blessing Luncheon For Seniors 2020
South Carolina Grantmakers Network $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2020
South Florence High School Booster Club $10,000 Florence, SC, US Construction Of A Locker Room/clubhouse 2020
Southeastern Council Of Foundations $10,290 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2020
Together Sc $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2020
Alliance For A Healthier South Carolina $2,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2017
City Of Florence $479,725 Florence, SC, US Supplemental Funds For Access Roads And Stormwater Pond 2017
City Of Florence $250,000 Florence, SC, US City Gym Project 2017
City Of Florence $2,000,000 Florence, SC, US Soccer Complex Grants 2017
Florence County $25,000 Florence, SC, US Projector For The County 2017
Florence County - Miracle League Of Florence County $300,000 Florence, SC, US Support For Field Improvements And All-inclusive Playground 2017
Florence-darlington Technical College $100,000 Florence, SC, US Allied Health Scholarships 2017
Francis Marion University $1,300,000 Florence, SC, US Funding To Assist With Purchase Of Post Office Building In Downtown Florence 2017
Francis Marion University $247,500 Florence, SC, US Medical Instrumentation For Fmu Health Sciences Complex 2017
Francis Marion University Educational Foundation $100,000 Florence, SC, US Bsn Nursing Scholarships 2017
Francis Marion University Educational Foundation $25,000 Florence, SC, US Contribution To Fmu Faculty & Staff Leadership Development And Retention Fund 2017
Help4kids Florence $5,000 Florence, SC, US Food Bag Program For Elementary School Children Who Are In Danger Of Not Having Enough Food Over The Weekends 2017
House Of Hope $200,000 Florence, SC, US Funding Assistance For Courtney Mcginnis Graham Homeless Shelter 2017
Lake City Partnership Council $16,000 Salt Lake City, SC, US Artfields 2017 Sponsorship 2017
Salvation Army $138,000 Florence, SC, US Assistance With Moving Location Of Thrift Store 2017
Salvation Army $30,000 Florence, SC, US 2017 Empty Stocking Fund 2017
Senior Citizens Association $12,000 Florence, SC, US 2017 Annual Thanksgiving Blessing Luncheon For Seniors 2017
South Carolina Association Of Non-profit Organizations $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2017
South Carolina Grantmakers Network $1,500 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2017
Southeastern Council Of Foundations $9,600 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2017
Town Of Pamplico $50,000 Pamplico, SC, US Renovation Of The Old Pamplico Theatre 2017
The University Of South Carolina $12,500 Columbia, SC, US Scholarships For Florence Regional Campus 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 57-0902483
Website N/A
Address 201 SOUTH DARGAN STREET Florence, SC 29506-0000

Key People (11)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman/trustee C Edward Floyd Md
Vice Chairman/trustee John L Bruce Jr Dmd
Secretary/trustee Mark W Buyck Jr
Trustee Gordon B Baker Jr
Trustee Coleman Floyd Buckhouse Md

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.