Bruce Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 35-2015314 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$148K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | General support | $75,000 |
| Frank Duvanek Arts and Cultural Walnut Hills Hs Alumni Fund | Covington, KY | General support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Blue Ash, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Med Ctr | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Montessori Center | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Saint Ursula Academy of Cincinnati Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $100,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $98,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102571
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2015314
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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