Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
BRUCE FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)20 N WACKER DR SUITE 2414
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL606063004
A Employer identification number

36-4257410
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(312) 236-9162
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$28,317,211J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 17,971,715
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 119,172 119,172  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 573,661 573,661  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment
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-352,317
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 1,127,301
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 18,312,231 692,833  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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2,571     2,571
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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515     515
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10,032 10,017   15
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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28,916 17,828   11,088
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 42,034 27,845   14,189
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,900,000 1,900,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,942,034 27,845   1,914,189
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 16,370,197
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 664,988
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1,104,285 385,799 385,799
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 2,472,261 Click to see attachment
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2,528,259 		1,349,755
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 5,541,472 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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20,530,407 		26,581,657
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 9,118,018 23,444,465 28,317,211
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 9,118,018 23,444,465
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 9,118,018 23,444,465
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 9,118,018 23,444,465
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
9,118,018
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
16,370,197
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
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3
1,460
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
25,489,675
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
2,045,210
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
23,444,465
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ABBVIE P 2024-05-20 2024-12-04
b BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC P 2018-01-04 2024-12-04
c DISCOVERY INC REG SHARES P 2022-01-18 2024-12-04
d BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC P 2019-01-17 2024-02-04
e BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC P 2019-07-15 2024-12-04
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 714,663   548,720 165,943
b 32,068   93,267 -61,199
c 102,418   256,467 -154,049
d 56,120   160,408 -104,288
e 120,256   352,914 -232,658
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       165,943
b       -61,199
c       -154,049
d       -104,288
e       -232,658
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -386,251
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 165,943
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 9,243
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 9,243
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 9,243
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 9,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 9,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
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8 14
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 257
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
 
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowIL
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. Click to see attachment
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10
Yes
 
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
 
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowNONE
14
The books are in care ofright arrowR JEFFREY BRUCE Telephone no.right arrow (312) 236-9162

Located atright arrow2218 N DAYTON STREETCHICAGOIL ZIP+4right arrow60614
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
 
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
No
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
SUSAN M BRUCE VICE PRESIDE
0.50 		0 0 0
285 HARVARD ST
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139
ELIZABETH H BRUCE VICE PRESIDE
0.50 		0 0 0
6600 CIRCULO INVIERNO
TUCSON,AZ85750
R JEFFREY BRUCE PRES SEC.TRE
1.00 		0 0 0
2218 N DAYTON STREET
CHICAGO,IL60614
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 N/A  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
16,728,059
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
745,042
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
17,473,101
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
17,473,101
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
262,097
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
17,211,004
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
860,550
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
860,550
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
9,243
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
9,243
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
851,307
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
851,307
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
851,307
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
1,914,189
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
1,914,189
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 851,307
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 213,212
b From 2020...... 66,472
c From 2021...... 88,208
d From 2022...... 100,038
e From 2023...... 600,230
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 1,068,160
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 1,914,189
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount..... 851,307
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,062,882
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 2,131,042
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		213,212
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,917,830
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 66,472
b Excess from 2021.... 88,208
c Excess from 2022.... 100,038
d Excess from 2023.... 600,230
e Excess from 2024.... 1,062,882
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

ABILITY LAB
ABILITY LAB
355 E ERIE ST
355 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO,IL60611 		NONE PUBLIC HEALTH 20,000

ALRAY FOUNDATION

PO BOX 960400
BOSTON,MA02196 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 15,000

BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT
BEAGLE FREEDOM PROJECT
4804 LAUREL CANYON BLVD
4804 LAUREL CANYON BLVD
VALLEY VILLAGE,CA91607 		NONE PUBLIC RESCUE DOGS 30,000

BEVERLY FARM
BEVERLY FARM
6301 HUMBERT ROAD
6301 HUMBERT ROAD
GODFREY,IL62035 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 100,000

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TUCSON
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TUCSON
3135 E GRANT
3135 E GRANT
TUCSON,AZ85717 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 20,000

BRIGHT HORIZONS
BRIGHT HORIZONS
933 N ALVERNON WAY
933 N ALVERNON WAY
TUCSON,AZ85711 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATION 20,000

CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK
CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK
4801 S WHIPPLE
CHICAGO,IL60632 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 70,000

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PO BOX 2005
PO BOX 2005
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATION 15,000

DREAMCATCHER FOUNDATION
DREAMCATCHER FOUNDATION
PO BOX 16935
CHICAGO,IL60616 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 15,000

EASTER SEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION
EASTER SEALS BLAKE FOUNDATION
7750 E BROADWAY
7750 E BROADWAY
TUCSON,AZ85710 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 20,000

EASTER SEALS WISCONSIN RESPITE
EASTER SEALS WISCONSIN RESPITE
1468 N HIGH POINT RD
MIDDLETON,WI53562 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 30,000

ELYSSA'S MISSION
ELYSSA'S MISSION
900 SKOKIE BLVD SUITE 135
NORTHBROOK,IL60062 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 30,000

ENVIRONMENTAL VOTER PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL VOTER PROJECT
PO BOX 962002
PO BOX 962002
BOSTON,MA02196 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 35,000

FCACC
FCACC
PO BOX 4414
PO BOX 4414
CHICAGO,IL60680 		  PUBLIC CIVIC 50,000

FLINT CREEK WILDLIFE REHAB
FLINT CREEK WILDLIFE REHAB
117 S COOK
117 S COOK
BARRINGTON,IL60010 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 30,000

FRIENDS OF PIMA ANIMAL CARE
FRIENDS OF PIMA ANIMAL CARE
PO BOX 85370
PO BOX 85370
TUCSON,AZ85754 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 20,000

GIRL SCOUTS OF CHICAGO
GIRL SCOUTS OF CHICAGO
20 S CLARK
20 S CLARK
CHICAGO,IL60603 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 20,000

GOOD SPORTS
GOOD SPORTS
1515 WASHINGTON ST 300
1515 WASHINGTON ST 300
BRAINTREE,MA02184 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 15,000

GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK
GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK
70 S BAY AVE
70 S BAY AVE
BOSTON,MA02118 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 15,000

HILLSDALE COLLEGE
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
33 E COLLEGE ST
33 E COLLEGE ST
HILLSDALE,MI49242 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATION 500,000

HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS
HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS
64 E SUNBURST LANE
64 E SUNBURST LANE
TEMPE,AZ85284 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 60,000

KARUNA HORSE RESCUE
KARUNA HORSE RESCUE
1 W OASIS RD
1 W OASIS RD
TUCSON,AZ85742 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 30,000

MARINE LIFE CTR JUNO BEACH
MARINE LIFE CTR JUNO BEACH
14200 US HIGHWAY
14200 US HIGHWAY
JUNO BEACH,FL33408 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 50,000

MARYVILLE ACADEMY
MARYVILLE ACADEMY
1150 N RIVER ROAD
1150 N RIVER ROAD
DES PLAINES,IL60016 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 30,000

NATION OF PATRIOTS
NATION OF PATRIOTS
975 LYN WAY
975 LYN WAY
HASTINGS,MN55033 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 30,000

NIGHT MINISTRY
NIGH MINISTRY
1735 N ASHLAND AVE
1735 N ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO,IL60622 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 20,000

NOURISHING HOPE
NOURISHING HOPE
1716 W HUBBARD ST
1716 W HUBBARD ST
CHICAGO,IL60622 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 40,000

NURTURING MINDS INC
NURTURING MINDS INC
PO BOX 600617
PO BOX 600617
NEWTONVILLE,MA02460 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 15,000

ONE TAIL AT A TIME
ONE TAIL AT A TIME
2144 N WEED
CHICAGO,IL60614 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 20,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
123 WILLIAMS ST 10TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10036 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 20,000

PROVIDENCE ST MEL
PROVIDENCE ST MEL
119 S CENTRAL PARK
119 S CENTRAL PARK
CHICAGO,IL60624 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL 20,000

PUEBLO GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PUEBLO GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2210 E 33RD ST
2210 E 33RD ST
TUCSON,AZ85713 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATION 20,000

REVIVE CENTER
REVIVE CENTER
1668 W OGDEN AVE
1668 W OGDEN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60612 		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL 40,000

SPL SPORTS INC
SPL SPORTS INC
10126 E AXE HANDLE CT
10126 E AXE HANDLE CT
TUCSON,AZ85748 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 20,000

SUNNYSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUNNYSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2238 E GINTER ROAD
2238 E GINTER ROAD
TUCSON,AZ85706 		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATION 20,000

TOUCHED BY AN ANIMAL
TOUCHED BY AN ANIMAL
2131 W BERWYN AVE
2131 W BERWYN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60659 		NONE PUBLIC CIVIC 40,000

HAP FOUNDATION

18W140 BUTTERFIELD ST1120
OAKBROOK TERRACE,IL60181 		NONE PUBLIC HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE 15,000

PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE FDN

PO BOX 849
FISH CREEK,WI54212 		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT LOCAL THEATER 15,000

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS

PO BOX 5022
HAGERSTOWN,MD21741 		NONE PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CARE 15,000

HUMANE INDIANA

421 45TH AVENUE
MUNSTER,IN46321 		NONE PUBLIC HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS 20,000

NEW MOMS

5317 W CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL60651 		NONE PUBLIC HOUSING/PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG MOMS 20,000

CAMBRIDGE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
MAP PROJECT
1770 MASS AVE STE 181
CAMBRIDGE,MA02140 		NONE PUBLIC TELEMEDICINE CARE 40,000

100 MEMBERS DEBATING BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION
303 UNION STREET
BAY SAINT LOUIS,MS39520 		NONE PUBLIC ENDOWMENT TO ASSIST MEMBERS 35,000

LINEWEAVER ELEMENTARY

461 S BRYANT AVE
TUCSON,AZ85711 		NONE PUBLIC EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 15,000

CHERISHED TAILS

PO BOX 631
MARANA,AZ85653 		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ANIMALS 15,000

NANCY J BREA ANIMAL CARE CENTER

6799 E 6799 AZ-90
SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635 		NONE PUBLIC ANIMAL CARE 15,000

BARB'S DOG RESCUE

PO BOX 215
LUKEVILLE,AZ85341 		NONE PUBLIC ANIMAL RESCUE 10,000

GENTLE GIANTS HORSE RESCUE

17250 OLD FREDERICK RD
MOUNT AIRY,MD21771 		NONE PUBLIC EQUINE RESCUE 10,000

THE MR MO PROJECT

641 GROOMS RD 235
CLIFTON PARK,NY12065 		NONE PUBLIC FOSTER SENIOR DOGS 10,000

AS YOU SOW

MAIN POST OFFICE PO 751
BERKELEY,CA94701 		NONE PUBLIC PROMOTE SHAREHOLDER ADVOCACY 15,000

GRAND CANYON TRUST

2601 N FORT VALLEY ROAD
FLAGSTAFF,AZ86001 		NONE PUBLIC SAFEGUARD THE GRAND CANYON 50,000

TREASURE FOR TEACHERS

3025 S 48TH STREET 101
TEMPE,AZ86001 		NONE PUBLIC PROVIDING SUPPLIES FOR TEACHERS 15,000

RENAISSANCE SOCIAL SERVICES

2501 W WASHINGTON BLVD
CHICAGO,IL60602 		NONE PUBLIC END HOMELESSNESS 40,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 1,900,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		        119,172
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....         573,661
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		        -352,317
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..     340,516
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
340,516
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
BRUCE FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

36-4257410
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
BRUCE FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
36-4257410
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
ESTATE OF ROBERT BRUCE
20 N WACKER DR
SUITE 2414
CHICAGO, IL60606

$ 17,971,715


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Page 3
Name of organization
BRUCE FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

36-4257410
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
1
 BRUCE FUND SECURITIES $ 3,752,475 2024-05-20
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
1
 PUBLICLY-TRADED SECURITIES $ 14,305,459 2024-05-20
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Page 4
Name of organization
BRUCE FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

36-4257410
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 2,571     2,571

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TY 2024 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
BAUSCH HEALTH COS INC 2019-09 PURCHASE 2024-12   24,051 67,842     -43,791  

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
ABBOTT LABS 120,501 260,153
ABBVIE 3,066,233 4,620,200
ALLSTATE 213,083 828,997
APPLE INC 628,528 1,727,898
AT&T 1,285,814 1,548,360
BAUSCH HEALTH 1,357,923 814,060
BRUCE FUND 3,752,475 3,801,152
CMS ENERGY 122,121 199,950
DARLING INGREDIENTS 343,686 336,900
DUKE ENERGY 109,163 153,637
EDAP 154,106 43,886
MERCK 724,888 1,074,384
NEXTRA ENERGY 2,676,731 2,846,093
ORGANON AND CO 29,977 14,920
PFIZER 528,679 482,846
RU CORP ILLINOIS 2,631,400 3,296,600
U-HAUL HLDG 173,293 317,814
U-HAUL HLDG 2,126,575 3,650,850
VIATRIS 22,225 23,169
WARNER BROS DISCOVERY    
WEC ENERGY 350,494 370,988
XCEL ENERGY 112,512 168,800

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

2,528,259
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

1,349,755
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


 
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


 


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Description Amount
STOCK CONTRIBUTIONS - DIFF. OF COST V FMV 2,045,210


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES        
BANK FEES 17,828 17,828    
REIMBURSEMENT OF P/Y EXPENSES 11,088     11,088


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Description Amount
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENTS 1,460


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 515     515


TY 2024 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Name Address
ESTATE OF ROBERT BRUCE 20 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 2414
CHICAGO,IL606063004


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
BRUCE FOUNDATION
EIN:
36-4257410
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL 15     15
2023 EXCISE TAX 1,006 1,006    
2024 EXCISE TAX 9,000 9,000    
MISC TAX 11 11