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Grants paid by Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation

EIN 57-0902483 · Florence, SC · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20

Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation of Florence, SC (EIN 57-0902483) reported 109 grants paid totaling $28,504,152 to 47 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $7,899,000 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$28,504,152

109 grants

Recipients

47

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2024

5 filings in the corpus

Approved for future payment

$7,899,000

11 commitments · not included in grants paid

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201823$4,231,108$2,434,000
202020$2,003,530$500,000
202227$8,994,593$2,295,000
202319$4,920,017$2,570,000
202420$8,354,904$100,000

Top recipients

The 47 recipients receiving the most from Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation, by grants paid, out of 47 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
Francis Marion University Education Foundation 23-7432174BFlorence, SC13$10,125,0002024
Florence County 57-0626082CFlorence, SC8$4,601,9392024
City of FlorenceUFlorence, SC9$4,083,0152023
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation 57-6028985BCharleston, SC2$2,750,0002024
Clarendon CountyUManning, SC1$1,750,0002024
Harvest Hope Food Bank 57-0725560CColumbia, SC3$1,050,0002023
Trinity Collegiate School 57-1013495BDarlington, SC1$1,000,0002024
Florence-Darlington Technical College Foundation 57-0679802BFlorence, SC5$500,0002024
City of Lake CityULake City, SC1$309,5002018
Senior Citizens AssociationUFlorence, SC6$233,7722024
Samaritan's Purse 58-1437002BBoone, NC1$200,0002024
American Battlefield Trust 54-1426643CWashington, DC1$200,0002022
Habitat for HumanityUColumbia, SC1$160,0002024
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence 57-0830844CFlorence, SC2$158,0002024
Lighthouse Ministries 57-1053570CFlorence, SC1$150,0002020
Salvation ArmyUFlorence, SC6$150,0002024
Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1UFlorence, SC2$140,0002024
Boy Scouts of America Indian Waters CouncilUColumbia, SC1$100,0002024
Boys and Girls Clubs of Pee Dee Area 57-6026677CFlorence, SC1$100,0002022
American Red CrossUWashington, DC2$80,0002024
Florence Museum 57-0365580BFlorence, SC1$77,5172023
Mercy Medicine Clinic 31-1693093BFlorence, SC2$66,6312022
Lake City Creative Alliance 81-0787988BLake City, SC3$56,0002024
Florence County- Main LibraryUFlorence, SC1$50,0002022
Town of PamplicoUPamplico, SC1$46,9042024
South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math Foundation 57-0881347CColumbia, SC2$40,0002024
The Manna House Inc 57-0831385CFlorence, SC2$40,0002024
Florence Symphony Orchestra 57-6025741BFlorence, SC1$35,0002020
Pee Dee Hearing Center 57-0514407CFlorence, SC1$32,3652022
Southeastern Council of FoundationsUAtlanta, GA3$30,3702022
Help4kidsUFlorence, SC4$25,0002024
Jonathan C Smith Foundation for Bipolar Teens (dba the Jonathan Foundation) 45-2465363DColumbia, SC1$25,0002023
Archeological Institute of the Pee Dee 87-4058226BFlorence, SC1$20,0002023
Lake City Partnership CouncilUSalt Lake City, SC1$16,0002018
Artfields (lake City Creative Alliance)ULake City, SC1$16,0002022
The Veterans Honor Guard 47-2087417CFlorence, SC1$15,6392018
City of Florence Police FundUFlorence, SC1$10,0002020
Pee Dee Visions Foundation 31-1666001BFlorence, SC1$10,0002024
South Carolina Nurses Foundation Inc 57-0772080CColumbia, SC1$10,0002018
South Florence High School Booster ClubUFlorence, SC1$10,0002020
Alliance for a Healthier South CarolinaUColumbia, SC3$6,0002022
Help4kids FlorenceUFlorence, SC1$5,0002018
Shelter and Nutrition for All ChildrenUFlorence, SC1$5,0002018
Wisdom Players Senior Theatre Company 85-1272295BFlorence, SC1$5,0002023
Together Sc 57-1057398CColumbia, SC3$4,5002022
South Carolina Grantmakers NetworkUColumbia, SC2$3,0002020
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South CarolinaUColumbia, SC1$2,0002022

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 120 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Drs Bruce & Lee Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024Medical University of South Carolina Foundation Charleston, SCB$2,500,000paidCONSTRUCTION OF CANCER CENTER202503219349104670
2024Florence County Florence, SCC$2,050,000paidLAKE CITY LAKE EXPANSION AND LIONS PARK FACILITIES; AND DOCUMENTARY202503219349104670
2024Clarendon County Manning, SCU$1,750,000paidTURBEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY202503219349104670
2024Trinity Collegiate School Darlington, SCB$1,000,000paidFUNDS TO CONSTRUCT CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE202503219349104670
2024Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCB$200,000paidHURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF FROM HURRICANE HELENE202503219349104670
2024Habitat for Humanity Columbia, SCU$160,000paidFUNDING FOR NEEDY FAMILY'S HOME202503219349104670
2024Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$125,000paidMEDICAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES202503219349104670
2024Boy Scouts of America Indian Waters Council Columbia, SCU$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202503219349104670
2024Florence-Darlington Technical College Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidFUNDING ALLIED HEALTH CURRICULUM SCHOLARSHIPS 2024-2025202503219349104670
2024Boy Scouts of America Indian Waters Council Columbia, SCU$100,000approved, futureGENERAL SUPPORT202503219349104670
2024Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Florence, SCC$78,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202503219349104670
2024Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1 Florence, SCU$70,000paidRENOVATIONS/ IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEGION BASEBALL FIELD202503219349104670
2024American Red Cross Washington, DCU$50,000paidSUPPORT FOR DISASTER AND HOME FIRE RESPONSE SERVICES PROGRAM202503219349104670
2024Town of Pamplico Pamplico, SCU$46,904paidIMPROVEMENTS TO THEATRE PROPERTY202503219349104670
2024Salvation Army Florence, SCU$30,000paid2024 EMPTY STOCKING FUND202503219349104670
2024South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math Foundation Columbia, SCC$20,000paidADDITIONAL ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY STUDENTS202503219349104670
2024Lake City Creative Alliance Lake City, SCB$20,000paidSUPPORT FOR 2024 ARTFIELDS PROGRAM IN LAKE CITY, SC202503219349104670
2024The Manna House Inc Florence, SCC$20,000paidFUNDING TO SUPPORT INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES202503219349104670
2024Senior Citizens Association Florence, SCU$20,000paid2024 THANKSGIVING BLESSING MEAL FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SENIORS202503219349104670
2024Pee Dee Visions Foundation Florence, SCB$10,000paidSUPPORT FOR 2024 CLEMSON BASKETBALL CAMP202503219349104670
2024Help4kids Florence, SCU$5,000paidFOOD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS202503219349104670
2023Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$2,750,000paidMEDICAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES202413199349103861
2023Musc Health Charleston, SCC$2,500,000approved, futureHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER202413199349103861
2023Florence County Florence, SCC$1,000,000paidLAKE CITY PARK LAKE202413199349103861
2023Harvest Hope Food Bank Florence, SCC$500,000paidSUPPORT RELOCATION OF DISTRIBUTION CENTER202413199349103861
2023Florence-Darlington Technical College Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR202413199349103861
2023Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidBSN NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR202413199349103861
2023Florence Museum Florence, SCB$77,517paidGEN. FRANCIS MARION EXHIBIT202413199349103861
2023Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1 Florence, SCU$70,000approved, futureRENOVATIONS/ IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEGION BASEBALL FIELD202413199349103861
2023City of Florence Florence, SCU$70,000paidPICKLE BALL COURT CONVERSION AT TIMROD PARK202413199349103861
2023Fred H Sexton American Legion Post 1 Florence, SCU$70,000paidRENOVATIONS/ IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEGION BASEBALL FIELD202413199349103861
2023City of Florence Florence, SCU$62,500paidFUNDING FOR WWII STATUE (US ARMY AIR CORPS) AT VETERANS PARK202413199349103861
2023Salvation Army Florence, SCU$30,000paid2023 EMPTY STOCKING FUND202413199349103861
2023Jonathan C Smith Foundation for Bipolar Teens (dba the Jonathan Foundation) Columbia, SCD$25,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202413199349103861
2023Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$25,000paidFMU FACULTY/STAFF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/RETENTION FUND202413199349103861
2023The Manna House Inc Florence, SCC$20,000paidFUNDING TO SUPPORT INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES202413199349103861
2023South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Math Foundation Columbia, SCC$20,000paidADDITIONAL ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY STUDENTS202413199349103861
2023Lake City Creative Alliance Lake City, SCB$20,000paidSUPPORT FOR 2023 ARTFIELDS PROGRAM IN LAKE CITY, SC202413199349103861
2023Archeological Institute of the Pee Dee Florence, SCB$20,000paidSNOW'S ISLAND SURVEY ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY202413199349103861
2023Senior Citizens Association Florence, SCU$20,000paid2023 THANKSGIVING BLESSING MEAL FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SENIORS202413199349103861
2023Help4kids Florence, SCU$5,000paidFOOD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS202413199349103861
2023Wisdom Players Senior Theatre Company Florence, SCB$5,000paidFUNDING FOR DINNER THEATRE SUPPORTING SENIOR CITIZENS TALENTS202413199349103861
2022Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$6,250,000paidMEDICAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES202333129349101668
2022Florence County Florence, SCC$1,000,000approved, futureLAKE CITY PARK LAKE202333129349101668
2022Clarendon County Manning, SCU$750,000approved, futureTURBEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY202333129349101668
2022Harvest Hope Food Bank Florence, SCC$500,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Harvest Hope Food Bank Florence, SCC$500,000approved, futureGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Florence County Florence, SCC$500,000paidWATER FEATURE202333129349101668
2022Florence County Florence, SCC$358,500paidLEVY PARK EXPANSION202333129349101668
2022Medical University of South Carolina Foundation Charleston, SCB$250,000paidCONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOSPITAL202333129349101668
2022American Battlefield Trust Washington, DCC$200,000paidPRESERVE BATTLEGROUNDS202333129349101668
2022Senior Citizens Association Florence, SCU$154,772paidLSC BUILDING REPAIR AND HVAC202333129349101668
2022Florence County Florence, SCC$100,260paidONE ACRE OF LAND AT I-95 CONVEYED TO FLORENCE COUNTY FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Boys and Girls Clubs of Pee Dee Area Florence, SCC$100,000paidGYM, ROOF, AND KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS202333129349101668
2022Florence-Darlington Technical College Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS202333129349101668
2022City of Florence Florence, SCU$71,515paid833 AND 825 CHURCH ST202333129349101668
2022City of Florence Florence, SCU$50,000paidFLORENCE VETERANS PARK202333129349101668
2022Florence County- Main Library Florence, SCU$50,000paidREPLENISH USC SCHOL. FUND202333129349101668
2022Mercy Medicine Clinic Florence, SCB$35,391paidHVAC AND AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM202333129349101668
2022Pee Dee Hearing Center Florence, SCC$32,365paidOTOACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT202333129349101668
2022American Red Cross Washington, DCU$30,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Jonathan C Smith Foundation for Bipolar Teens (dba the Jonathan Foundation) Columbia, SCD$25,000approved, futureGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$25,000paidFACULTY AND STAFF RETENTION FUND202333129349101668
2022Salvation Army Florence, SCU$20,000paid2022 EMPTY STOCKING FUND202333129349101668
2022Archeological Institute of the Pee Dee Florence, SCB$20,000approved, futureGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Artfields (lake City Creative Alliance) Lake City, SCU$16,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Senior Citizens Association Florence, SCU$15,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Southeastern Council of Foundations Atlanta, GAU$10,290paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Salvation Army Florence, SCU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Help4kids Florence, SCU$10,000paidFOOD SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Columbia, SCU$2,000paidSC GRANTMAKERS NETWORK DUES202333129349101668
2022Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina Columbia, SCU$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2022Together Sc Columbia, SCC$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202333129349101668
2020City of Florence Florence, SCU$1,009,000paidHEADQUARTERS BUILDING AT SOCCER COMPLEX202143119349100054
2020Florence County Florence, SCC$500,000approved, futureWATER FEATURE202143119349100054
2020Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$250,000paidFUNDING FOR RENOVATION AT 142 NORTH DARGAN STREET202143119349100054
2020Lighthouse Ministries Florence, SCC$150,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Mental Health America of South Carolina Florence, SCC$125,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS202143119349100054
2020Florence-Darlington Technical College Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS202143119349100054
2020Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Florence, SCC$80,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Florence Symphony Orchestra Florence, SCB$35,000paidCOVID-19 GRANT202143119349100054
2020Mercy Medicine Clinic Florence, SCB$31,240paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Salvation Army Florence, SCU$30,000paid2020 EMPTY STOCKING FUND202143119349100054
2020Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$25,000paidFACULTY AND STAFF RETENTION FUND202143119349100054
2020Lake City Creative Alliance Lake City, SCB$16,000paidANNUAL ART COMPETITION202143119349100054
2020Senior Citizens Association Florence, SCU$12,000paid2020 ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BLESSING LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS202143119349100054
2020Southeastern Council of Foundations Atlanta, GAU$10,290paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020South Florence High School Booster Club Florence, SCU$10,000paidCONSTRUCTION OF A LOCKER ROOM/CLUBHOUSE202143119349100054
2020City of Florence Police Fund Florence, SCU$10,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Help4kids Florence, SCU$5,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina Columbia, SCU$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020South Carolina Grantmakers Network Columbia, SCU$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2020Together Sc Columbia, SCC$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT202143119349100054
2018City of Florence Florence, SCU$2,000,000paidSOCCER COMPLEX GRANTS201933199349102813
2018City of Florence Florence, SCU$1,934,000approved, futureHEADQUARTERS BUILDING AT SOCCER COMPLEX201933199349102813
2018Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$500,000approved, futureFUNDING FOR RENOVATION AT 142 NORTH DARGAN STREET201933199349102813
2018City of Florence Florence, SCU$500,000paidHEADQUARTERS BUILDING AT SOCCER COMPLEX201933199349102813
2018Florence County Florence, SCC$448,179paidLAKE CITY PARK PROJECT201933199349102813
2018City of Lake City Lake City, SCU$309,500paidIMPROVEMENTS AT BLAND ST. PARK201933199349102813
2018Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$250,000paidFUNDING FOR RENOVATION AT 142 NORTH DARGAN STREET201933199349102813
2018City of Florence Florence, SCU$250,000paidCITY GYM PROJECT201933199349102813
2018Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$100,000paidNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018-2019 YEAR201933199349102813
2018Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, SCD$100,000paidALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS201933199349102813
2018City of Florence Florence, SCU$70,000paidFLORENCE POLICE FUND201933199349102813
2018Harvest Hope Food Bank Columbia, SCC$50,000paidPURCHASE OF REFRIGERATED TRAILER FOR FOOD PICKUP201933199349102813
2018Salvation Army Florence, SCU$30,000paid2018 EMPTY STOCKING FUND201933199349102813
2018Francis Marion University Education Foundation Florence, SCB$25,000paidCONTRIBUTION TO FMU FACULTY & STAFF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION FUND201933199349102813
2018Florence County Florence, SCC$20,000paidNEW SCOREBOARD AT WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL201933199349102813
2018Lake City Partnership Council Salt Lake City, SCU$16,000paidARTFIELDS 2018 SPONSORSHIP201933199349102813
2018The Veterans Honor Guard Florence, SCC$15,639paidPURCHASE OF RIFLES FOR VETERANS' FUNERALS IN FLORENCE AREA201933199349102813
2018Senior Citizens Association Florence, SCU$12,000paid2019 ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BLESSING LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS201933199349102813
2018South Carolina Nurses Foundation Inc Columbia, SCC$10,000paid2018 PALMETTO GOLD NURSE RECOGNITION AND SCHOLARSHIP201933199349102813
2018Southeastern Council of Foundations Atlanta, GAU$9,790paidGENERAL SUPPORT201933199349102813
2018Help4kids Florence Florence, SCU$5,000paidFOOD BAG PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN WHO ARE IN DANGER OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH FOOD OVER THE WEEKENDS201933199349102813
2018Shelter and Nutrition for All Children Florence, SCU$5,000paidFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 10-20 FAMILIES IN NEED OF FOOD201933199349102813
2018Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina Columbia, SCU$2,000paidGENERAL SUPPORT201933199349102813
2018South Carolina Grantmakers Network Columbia, SCU$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT201933199349102813
2018Together Sc Columbia, SCC$1,500paidGENERAL SUPPORT201933199349102813

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.2202503219349104670
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202413199349103861
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202333129349101668
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.1202143119349100054
990PF20182018-12-31not stated2018v3.1201933199349102813

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