Thomas a and Kathleen R Bruder Foundation
Invitation OnlyMalvern, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-1635605 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $4,250.
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
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $6,000 |
| Kinney Center for Autism | Merion Station, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $5,000 |
| Marple Newtown School District | Newtown Square, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Neumann University | Aston, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $4,625 |
| Riddle Healthcare Foundation | Media, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $4,625 |
| Youth Mentoring Partnership | Exton, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $4,250 |
| St Katherine of Sienna School | Wayne, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $3,125 |
| Kids Needs Gcrcf | Cedar Rapids, IA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Nephrology department | $3,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Villanova, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Epiphany of Our Lord Church | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $2,000 |
| Malvern Preparatory School | Malvern, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,250 |
| University of Delaware Athletics | Newark, DE | Lacrosse program | $1,250 |
| Caron | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $1,250 |
| Merion Mercy Academy | Merion Station, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $1,125 |
| Benchmark School | Media, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $1,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | Collegeville, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
| St Basil the Great Parish | Phoenixville, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) organizat | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600559349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1635605
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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