The Bruce Family Foundation Inc
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including a church, scholarship foundation, school district, youth-serving organizations, and community organizations.
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bruce Family Foundation Inc gave $175K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $174,604
- +246.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,021
- +186.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,983,900
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bruce Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 930 Cass Street, New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 658-9866
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bruce Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northminster Presbyterian Church ($65K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 132 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania recipients (98%); the reported shares for Ohio, Florida, and New York were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bruce Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 268% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $175K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northminster Presbyterian Church New Castle, PA | General Support | $65,000 |
| Butz Scholarship Foundation New Castle, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Shenango Area School District New Castle, PA | General Support | $17,304 |
| Boy Scouts of America the Moraine Trails Council Butler, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| New Castle YMCA New Castle, PA | General Support | $6,200 |
| Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | General Support | $4,000 |
| United Way of Lawrence County New Castle, PA | General Support | $1,700 |
| Cray Youth and Family Services New Castle, PA | General Support | $1,500 |
| Arise New Castle, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cathedral Foundation New Castle, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,983,900 | $245,981 | $175,774 | $174,604 | 29 | $174,604 | $245,939 | $168,310 |
| 2023 | $2,913,693 | $2,039,171 | $52,621 | $50,400 | 24 | $50,400 | $39,171 | $87,891 |
| 2022 | $927,143 | $-21,647 | $63,082 | $60,500 | 26 | $60,500 | $9,781 | $47,602 |
| 2021 | $1,011,872 | $79,729 | $48,543 | $47,400 | 25 | $47,400 | $79,729 | $50,624 |
| 2020 | $980,686 | $28,701 | $60,208 | $57,700 | 28 | — | $28,701 | $41,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, youth services, community services, and the arts. For example, Westminster College describes its mission as helping students develop competencies, commitments, and character; United Way of Lawrence County says it provides community leadership on pressing social-service issues and conducts community-wide fundraising; and Arts & Education at the Hoyt says it seeks to enrich community life through participation in the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $174,604. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $65,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $65,000 to Northminster Presbyterian Church, $50,000 to Butz Scholarship Foundation, and $17,304 to Shenango Area School District. Other listed grants included $12,000 to Boy Scouts of America the Moraine Trails Council and $6,200 to New Castle YMCA. The stated purpose for these grants was general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J. Bruce as president and M. Joyce Bruce Brown as secretary/treasurer.
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert J. Bruce, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Bruce
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Joyce Bruce Brown
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Bruce Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bruce Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc gave $175K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 24 grants.
What is The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,021, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bruce Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Bruce Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Castle, PA (19 grants) and Sharon, PA (2 grants).
Does The Bruce Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northminster Presbyterian Church ($65,000), Butz Scholarship Foundation ($50,000) and Shenango Area School District ($17,304), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bruce Family Foundation Inc?
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bruce Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, youth services, community services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bruce Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bruce Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2892817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bruce Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bruce Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bruce-family-foundation-inc-morg_cdd41a515f264b59a26797adff165164
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