The Bruce Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Castle, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2892817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$175K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northminster Presbyterian Church | New Castle, PA | General support | $65,000 |
| Butz Scholarship Foundation | New Castle, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Shenango Area School District | New Castle, PA | General support | $17,304 |
| Boy Scouts of America the Moraine Trails Council | Butler, PA | General support | $12,000 |
| New Castle YMCA | New Castle, PA | General support | $6,200 |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | General support | $4,000 |
| United Way of Lawrence County | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,700 |
| Cray Youth and Family Services | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,500 |
| Arise | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Cathedral Foundation | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Compassionate Christian Couriers Fund | Sharon, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Arts & Education at the Hoyt | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Lark Enterprises | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of New Castle | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| New Castle Public Library | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Shenango Community Education Foundation | New Castle, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Lcf Filling in the Gaps Fund | Sharon, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Lawrence County Historical Society | New Castle, PA | General support | $500 |
| New Castle Playhouse | New Castle, PA | General support | $500 |
| Salvation Army | New Castle, PA | General support | $500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Erie, PA | General support | $500 |
| Renova Music Festival | New Castle, PA | General support | $500 |
| Shenango Volunteer Fire Department | New Castle, PA | General support | $300 |
| Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Company | Neshannock, PA | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,604 | 29 |
| 2023 | $50,400 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2892817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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