The Louise Este Bruce Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWhite Plains, New York · EIN 47-1439173 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Richard J Bowler Esq |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 Hamilton Avenue Suite 1102, White Plains NY 10601 |
| Phone | 9149930936 |
| bowler.rich89@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | The New York/New Jersey Common Application Form; Include information about organization & purpose of grant |
| Deadlines | No later than June 1 of each fiscal year |
| Restrictions | Qualified charitable organizations for charitable, religious, scientific, or educational purposes |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Inc | Cold Spring, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| Calvert School | Baltimore, MD | Education | $25,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Education | $14,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | Education | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $248,770 | 5 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641399349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1439173
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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