Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation
Invitation OnlyFlorence, South Carolina · EIN 57-0902483 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.4M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$255.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $160,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
10% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Foundation | Charleston, SC | Construction of cancer center | $2,500,000 |
| Florence County | Florence, SC | Lake city lake expansion and lions park facilities; and documentary | $2,050,000 |
| Clarendon County | Manning, SC | Turbeville branch library | $1,750,000 |
| Trinity Collegiate School | Darlington, SC | Funds to construct center for educational excellence | $1,000,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane disaster relief from hurricane helene | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Columbia, SC | Funding for needy family's home | $160,000 |
| Francis Marion University Education Foundation | Florence, SC | Medical education initiatives | $125,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Indian Waters Council | Columbia, SC | General support | $100,000 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College Foundation | Florence, SC | Funding allied health curriculum scholarships 2024-2025 | $100,000 |
| Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | Florence, SC | General support | $78,000 |
| Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1 | Florence, SC | Renovations/ improvements to the legion baseball field | $70,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support for disaster and home fire response services program | $50,000 |
| Town of Pamplico | Pamplico, SC | Improvements to theatre property | $46,904 |
| Salvation Army | Florence, SC | 2024 empty stocking fund | $30,000 |
| Lake City Creative Alliance | Lake City, SC | Support for 2024 artfields program in lake city, sc | $20,000 |
| Senior Citizens Association | Florence, SC | 2024 thanksgiving blessing meal for florence county seniors | $20,000 |
| South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math Foundation | Columbia, SC | Additional endowment funding for florence county students | $20,000 |
| The Manna House Inc | Florence, SC | Funding to support increased demand for services | $20,000 |
| Pee Dee Visions Foundation | Florence, SC | Support for 2024 clemson basketball camp | $10,000 |
| Help4kids | Florence, SC | Food support for children in florence county public schools | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America Indian Waters Council | Columbia, SC | General support | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,354,904 | 21 |
| 2023 | $4,920,017 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104670
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-0902483
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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