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Bruce Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 364257410  ·  Private foundation

Bruce Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $620K in annual giving against $9.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 267 grants for Bruce Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$620K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$9.4M
Assets (FY2020)
267
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Bruce Foundation funds

Bruce Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, health care, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include foster youth, homeless population, older adults.

foster youthhomeless populationolder adults

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hillsdale College
EDUCATION
Hillsdale, MI$500K2024
Hillsdale College
EDUCATION
Hillsdale, MI$380K2023
Hillsdale College
EDUCATION
Hillsdale, MI$150K2022

How to apply for funding from Bruce Foundation

Bruce Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Bruce Foundation

Does Bruce Foundation accept grant applications?
Bruce Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Bruce Foundation fund?
Bruce Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Hillsdale College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Bruce Foundation give in grants?
Bruce Foundation reported $620K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 267 grants.
Where is Bruce Foundation located?
Bruce Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364257410.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bruce Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bruce Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.