The Bruce Family Foundation concentrates its giving on local recovery and rehabilitation efforts in the Sumner County/Gallatin, TN area, prioritizing organizations that provide addiction recovery and support services. Grants are few but sizable and are directed to operational support rather than project-specific initiatives, reflecting a preference for strengthening the capacity of local service providers. The foundation shows a particular interest in programs serving men and those involved in recovery or reentry.
Concentrated, local giving: a small number of relatively large grants with repeat funding to the same core local grantees, focused on sustaining organizations rather than funding many disparate causes.
Bruce Family Foundation’s grantmaking is defined by recovery support in the Gallatin and Sumner County area, with repeated large gifts to local organizations carrying out charitable purposes. The biggest recent awards include $40,000 to Sumner County Recovery in 2025 and $35,000 in 2024, alongside $30,000 to Sumner County Recovery Foundation in 2023. Those grants point to a steady relationship with the county’s recovery infrastructure rather than isolated project funding. The foundation also backs organizations that serve people in reentry, treatment, and related support settings. Men of Valor received $34,000 in 2025 after earlier $25,000 grants in 2024 and 2023, and Grace Place Ministry received $25,000 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2025. Other sizable gifts went to Tn Prison Outreach Ministry, Tennessee Prision Ministry, and Inner City Ministry, showing a mix of recovery, prison outreach, and local social service support. The pattern is local, operational in character, and centered on organizations serving adults and families connected to recovery work.
Addiction recovery services appear to be the foundation’s clearest priority. Sumner County Recovery received $40,000 in 2025 and $35,000 in 2024 for its charitable purpose, while Sumner County Recovery Foundation received $30,000 in 2023. The foundation also funds men’s reentry and mentorship-oriented ministries. Men of Valor was awarded $34,000 in 2025 after prior grants of $25,000 in both 2024 and 2023. Prison outreach is another recurring theme: Tn Prison Outreach Ministry received $25,000 in 2024, and Tennessee Prision Ministry received $25,000 in 2023. Support for women and families is visible in gifts to Crises Pregnancy Center, which received $25,000 in 2025, $25,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2023.
Typical grants cluster at a modest-to-mid scale, with a p25 of $2,500, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $10,000. The recent grant list shows repeated recipients across multiple years, including Sumner County Recovery, Men of Valor, Grace Place Ministry, and Children Are People, which indicates ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a private family foundation and does not fund individuals. Its recent grants are framed as charitable-purpose support and, in several cases, appear to function as operating support for recipient organizations.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: Sumner County Recovery, Sumner County Recovery Foundation, Men of Valor
Giving is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in Tennessee, with 89% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Gallatin appears often, including Sumner County Recovery, Sumner County Recovery Foundation, and Crises Pregnancy Center. Nashville is another frequent recipient city, with grants to Tn Performing Arts Center, Tn Prison Outreach Ministry, Inner City Ministry, and others. Outside Tennessee, the only listed recipient in the recent grants is Citation Jet Pilots Safety & Educ Found in Enterprise, Florida.
The foundation supports recovery and rehabilitation organizations, prison outreach, and related community ministries. Recent grants include $40,000 to Sumner County Recovery, $34,000 to Men of Valor, and $25,000 to Tn Prison Outreach Ministry, all listed for charitable purposes.
Yes. Sumner County Recovery received $40,000 in 2025 and $35,000 in 2024. Men of Valor received $34,000 in 2025 after $25,000 grants in 2024 and 2023. Crises Pregnancy Center also appears in three consecutive years.
The typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also show larger awards, including $40,000 and $35,000 to Sumner County Recovery.
Most grants go to Tennessee recipients, with 89% of grants in the HQ state. Gallatin and Nashville appear frequently in the recent grants list, and the top state by grant count is Missouri in the dataset, though the listed recent grants are overwhelmingly Tennessee-based.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMNER COUNTY RECOVERY | GALLATIN, TN | $40,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TN PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY | NASHVILLE, TN | $26,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MEN OF VALOR | ANTIOCH, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CRISES PREGNANCY CENTER | GALLATIN, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $15,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GRACE PLACE MINISTRY | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $11,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THIS IS LIVING MINISTRIES | COOKEVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BETHSEDA WORKSHOPS | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,500 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GRACE FOR THE WONDED | BRENTWOOD, TN | $7,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RESTORE MINISTRIES | FRANKLIN, TN | $6,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TN KIDS BELONG | FRANKLIN, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RENEWAL HOUSE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE JASON FOUNDATION INC | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SUMNER ACADEMY | GALLATIN, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RECOVERY REFUGE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CROSS POINT CHURCH | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LIVING SENT MINISTRIES | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TOUCHSTONE YOUTH RESOURCE SERVICES | NASHIVLLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $3,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CHRIST LED COMMUNITIES | BRENTWOOD, TN | $2,500 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TENNESSEE GOLF FOUNDATION | FRANKLIN, TN | $2,500 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ANDREW JACKSON YOUTH PROGRAM | MT JULIET, TN | $2,500 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MANNA WORLDWIDE | FORTH WORTH, TX | $2,500 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FIRST AMERICAN BIBLE PROJECT | FRANKLIN, TN | $2,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MUSIC FOR THE SOUL | NASHVILLE, TN | $2,000 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES | MARIETTA, GA | $1,500 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| COMMUNITY LFE BRIDGE | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $600 | 2026 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SUMNER COUNTY RECOVERY | GALLATIN, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MEN OF VALOR | ANTIOCH, TN | $34,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $28,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CRISES PREGNANCY CENTER | GALLATIN, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| INNER CITY MINISTRY | NASHVILLE, TN | $20,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GRACE PLACE MINISTRY | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $15,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CHILDREN ARE PEOPLE | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THIS IS LIVING MINISTRIES | COOKEVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RESTORE MINISTRIES | FRANKLIN, TN | $6,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| NEXT DOOR RECOVERY | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LEAVING THE COCOON | FRANKLIN, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE JASON FOUNDATION INC | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LIVING SENT MINISTRIES | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ADOPTION PROJECT FOUNDATION | EAGLEVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RENEWAL HOUSE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TN KIDS BELONG | FRANKLIN, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RECOVERY REFUGE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LAKE HILLS CHURCH | KNOXVILLE, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ANDREW JACKSON YOUTH PROGRAM | MT JULIET, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TENNESSEE GOLF FOUNDATION | FRANKLIN, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CHRIST LED COMMUNITIES | BRENTWOOD, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
SUMNER COUNTY RECOVERY
$40,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TN PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY
$26,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CRISES PREGNANCY CENTER
$25,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
$15,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
GRACE PLACE MINISTRY
$11,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THIS IS LIVING MINISTRIES
$10,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BETHSEDA WORKSHOPS
$7,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
GRACE FOR THE WONDED
$7,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RESTORE MINISTRIES
$6,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TN KIDS BELONG
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SUMNER ACADEMY
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RECOVERY REFUGE
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CROSS POINT CHURCH
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LIVING SENT MINISTRIES
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TOUCHSTONE YOUTH RESOURCE SERVICES
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$3,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CHRIST LED COMMUNITIES
$2,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ANDREW JACKSON YOUTH PROGRAM
$2,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MANNA WORLDWIDE
$2,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FIRST AMERICAN BIBLE PROJECT
$2,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL
$2,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES
$1,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
COMMUNITY LFE BRIDGE
$600AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SUMNER COUNTY RECOVERY
$40,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$28,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CRISES PREGNANCY CENTER
$25,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
INNER CITY MINISTRY
$20,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
GRACE PLACE MINISTRY
$15,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CHILDREN ARE PEOPLE
$10,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THIS IS LIVING MINISTRIES
$10,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RESTORE MINISTRIES
$6,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
NEXT DOOR RECOVERY
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LEAVING THE COCOON
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LIVING SENT MINISTRIES
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ADOPTION PROJECT FOUNDATION
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TN KIDS BELONG
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RECOVERY REFUGE
$5,000AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LAKE HILLS CHURCH
$2,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ANDREW JACKSON YOUTH PROGRAM
$2,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CHRIST LED COMMUNITIES
$2,500AID ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE