The Lee Bruno Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 26-0300148 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$688K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,116 and $50,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of St Paul | Birmimgham, AL | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| St Rose Academy | Birmingham, AL | General | $100,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | Huntsville, AL | Capital campaign | $85,000 |
| St Bernard Abbey | Cullman, AL | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Capital campaign | $60,000 |
| Focus Mission Foundation | Golden, CO | General | $50,000 |
| Diocese of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General | $25,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Cullman Alabama | Cullman, AL | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Triumph Services | Birmimgham, AL | General | $20,000 |
| United Ability | Birmimgham, AL | General | $20,000 |
| Her Choice Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General | $15,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School | Birmingham, AL | General | $15,000 |
| Road to Purity | Arvada, CO | General | $15,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General | $15,000 |
| Oasis Counseling for Women & Children | Birmingham, AL | General | $12,500 |
| The Bell Center | Birmingham, AL | General | $12,500 |
| LA Promesa Foundation | Midland, TX | General | $10,116 |
| Sister Servants of the Eternal Word | Irondale, AL | General | $10,000 |
| United for Life Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General | $10,000 |
| Christ Life | Elkridge, MD | General | $7,500 |
| Smile a Mile | Birmingham, AL | General | $7,500 |
| Magic Moments | Birmingham, AL | General | $5,000 |
| Family Honor | Columbia, SC | General | -$2,154 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $687,962 | 23 |
| 2024 | $633,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $618,300 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349102170
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0300148
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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