The Lee Bruno Foundation is a private independent foundation located in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2008, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since July 2008. The foundation functions as a grantmaking organization supporting charitable causes in the greater Birmingham area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+17.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$634K
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
24
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support, capital campaigns, and building funds for charitable organizations. Based on recent grant activity, it supports organizations working in areas including food security, women's health and reproductive rights, and community services.
Grantmaking
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
Grant Range
$11,000–$15,000
Average Grant
$32,700
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the greater Birmingham, Alabama area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $11.7 million
- Total Revenue: $2.54 million
- Total Expenses: $813,644
- Net Income: $1.72 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:
- Total Assets: $10.01 million
- Total Revenue: $215,184
- Total Expenses: $798,620
- Investment Income and Dividends: $287,768
Staffing: The foundation employs 1 full-time staff member.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,738,596 | $10,011,434 | $10,592,788 |
| Revenue | $2,538,218 | $215,184 | $1,054,256 |
| Expenses | $813,644 | $798,620 | $839,949 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $693,057 | $677,242 | $750,746 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,417,631 | $166,390 | $960,647 |
| Distributable Amount | $748,428 | $691,505 | $687,007 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Vincent Joseph Bruno – Executive Director (30 hours/week, $85,085 compensation as of 2023)
- Vincent John Bruno – President/Treasurer
- Mary Ann Bruno – Secretary
- Paul Bruno – Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT JOSEPH BRUNO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $85,085 |
| VINCENT JOHN BRUNO | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARY ANN BRUNO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PAUL BRUNO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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