Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd

Foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 27-1014244

Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $452K. Net investment income was $65K.

Key facts about Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd

EIN: 27-1014244
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $451,612
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $75,269
Median grant: $75,000
Primary geography: Wisconsin (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Wisconsin (66%), Tennessee (22%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd gives

In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$452K

-9.7% YoY

Grant Count

+500.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$75K

-84.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $300K (66%)

Tennessee $102K (22%)

Virginia $50K (11%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

SheboyganMemphisMilwaukeeAlexandriaOostburgSheboygan Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$415,327	$857,690
Revenue	$67,829	$17,069	$-19,306
Expenses	$455,778	$507,539	$165,286
Qualifying Distributions	$453,108	$502,074	$152,520
Net Investment Income	$65,137	$9,308	$9,309
Distributable Amount	$13,557	$53,229	$49,210

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($101,612), Campus Life Family Ministries ($100,000), Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	GENERAL OPERATING	$101,612
CAMPUS LIFE FAMILY MINISTRIES Sheboygan, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$100,000
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN Milwaukee, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$100,000
ANCHOR OF HOPE HEALTH CENTER Sheboygan, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE Alexandria, VA	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000
SHARON RICHARDSON COMMUNITY HOSPICE Sheboygan Falls, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Larry Lukens	Co-Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd?

Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd operate?

Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd has awarded grants in Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd award?

In 2024, Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd awarded 6 grants totaling $452K — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd's EIN?

Delores M Bruce Charitable Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1014244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.