Bruins Foundation
Bruins Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $39K in total assets.
Bruins Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $39,352
- -34.3% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $704
- -99.3% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $26,324
- -73.1% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Bruins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BJU Inc Greenville, SC | To financially assist with the university's athletics operations and provide funds for the bruins golf center. | $14,898 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $39,352 | $704 | $26,324 | — | — |
| 2020 | $59,929 | $99,680 | $97,700 | $14,898 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bruins Foundation is led by David Jones, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David Jones
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Lightner
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Peek
Past Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Past Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Matthews
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruins Foundation
How large is Bruins Foundation?
Bruins Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $704.
What is Bruins Foundation?
Bruins Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Greenville, SC. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Bruins Foundation operate?
Bruins Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Bruins Foundation's EIN?
Bruins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1133626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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