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Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation is a private corporation based in FLORENCE, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $255.4M. Annual income is reported at $32.5M. Total assets have grown from $140.8M in 2011 to $255.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in South Carolina. According to available records, Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $15.9M, with a median grant of $32K. Annual giving has grown from $2M in 2020 to $4.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $9M distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $6.3M, with an average award of $241K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in South Carolina and District of Columbia and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$252K
Largest Grant
$3.5M
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, DC, GA.
Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation has distributed a total of $15.9M across 66 grants. The median grant size is $32K, with an average of $241K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $6.3M.
Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation is headquartered in FLORENCE, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley L Callicott | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $211K | $109K | $328K |
| Haigh Porter | TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| C Edward Floyd Md | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| John L Bruce Jr Dmd | VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| Henry Swink | TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| Mark W Buyck Jr | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| Allison Tanner | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Frank B Lee Jr Md | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Kim Turner | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Gordon B Baker Jr | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Coleman Floyd Buckhouse Md | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$255.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$253.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$15.9M
Average Grant
$241K
Median Grant
$32K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army2023 EMPTY STOCKING FUND | Florence, SC | $30K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Florence, SC | $150K | 2020 |
| Francis Marion University Education FoundationMEDICAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES | Florence, SC | $2.8M | 2023 |
| Florence CountyLAKE CITY PARK LAKE | Florence, SC | $1M | 2023 |
| Harvest Hope Food BankSUPPORT RELOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION CENTER | Florence, SC | $500K | 2023 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College FoundationALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR | Florence, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Florence MuseumGEN. FRANCIS MARION EXHIBIT | Florence, SC | $78K | 2023 |
| Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1RENOVATIONS/ IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEGION BASEBALL FIELD | Florence, SC | $70K | 2023 |
| City Of FlorencePICKLE BALL COURT CONVERSION AT TIMROD PARK | Florence, SC | $70K | 2023 |
| Jonathan C Smith Foundation For Bipolar Teens (Dba The Jonathan Foundation)GENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| South Carolina Governor'S School For Science And Math FoundationADDITIONAL ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY STUDENTS | Columbia, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Archeological Institute Of The Pee DeeSNOW'S ISLAND SURVEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY | Florence, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Lake City Creative AllianceSUPPORT FOR 2023 ARTFIELDS PROGRAM IN LAKE CITY, SC | Lake City, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Senior Citizens Association2023 THANKSGIVING BLESSING MEAL FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SENIORS | Florence, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| The Manna House IncFUNDING TO SUPPORT INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES | Florence, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Wisdom Players Senior Theatre CompanyFUNDING FOR DINNER THEATRE SUPPORTING SENIOR CITIZENS TALENTS | Florence, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Help4kidsFOOD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Florence, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Medical University Of South Carolina FoundationCONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOSPITAL | Charleston, SC | $250K | 2022 |
| American Battlefield TrustPRESERVE BATTLEGROUNDS | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Pee Dee AreaGYM, ROOF, AND KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS | Florence, SC | $100K | 2022 |
| Florence County- Main LibraryREPLENISH USC SCHOL. FUND | Florence, SC | $50K | 2022 |
| Mercy Medicine ClinicHVAC AND AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM | Florence, SC | $35K | 2022 |
| Pee Dee Hearing CenterOTOACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT | Florence, SC | $32K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Artfields (Lake City Creative Alliance)GENERAL SUPPORT | Lake City, SC | $16K | 2022 |
| Southeastern Council Of FoundationsGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of South CarolinaSC GRANTMAKERS NETWORK DUES | Columbia, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Alliance For A Healthier South CarolinaGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Together ScGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Mental Health America Of South CarolinaGENERAL SUPPORT | Florence, SC | $125K | 2020 |
LAKE CITY, SC
CHARLESTON, SC
COLUMBIA, SC