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Louis And Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Mb Investments LLC. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $336K. Total assets have grown from $365K in 2012 to $1.1M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Louis And Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $685K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $260K in 2022 to $195K in 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 7 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.
Louis And Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC, NY.
Louis And Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation has distributed a total of $685K across 62 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $100K.
Louis And Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louis And Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT TRATTNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| JULIE BUCKSBAUM | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| LOUIS BUCKSBAUM | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$145K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$195K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$147K
Distribution Amount
$53K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$685K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
33
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH UNITED FUNDALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $70K | 2025 |
| US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUMALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | WASHINGTON, DC | $50K | 2025 |
| TOURETTE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | BAYSIDE, NY | $15K | 2025 |
| MACCABI USAALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | PHILADEPHIA, PA | $15K | 2025 |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICAALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | WESTON, MA | $12K | 2025 |
| CHILDRENS BRITTLE BONE FOUNDATIONALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $10K | 2025 |
| CANCER WELLNESS CENTERALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | NORTHBROOK, IL | $6K | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF THE IDFALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | NEW YORK, NY | $5K | 2025 |
| NORTH SHORE CONGREGATION ISRAELALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | GLENCOE, IL | $4K | 2025 |
| OWLS LACROSSEALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $3K | 2025 |
| ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUNDALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | NEW YORK, NY | $3K | 2025 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGOALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | $3K | 2025 |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESSALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | COLUMBIA, MD | $100 | 2025 |
| NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $100 | 2025 |
| Congregation Beth ShalomALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Northbrook, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival AssociationALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Highland Park, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation To Combat AntisemitismALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Rory David Deutsch FoundationALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Ruth PlaceALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| ElluminateALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Links For LungsALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Atlanta, GA | $250 | 2023 |
| Jewish NevadaALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Las Vegas, NV | $250 | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan ChicagoALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2022 |
| First Tee Greater ChicagoALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Ncjw AzALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life CenterALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Des Moines, IA | $500 | 2022 |
| Tifereth Israel SynagogueALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Des Moines, IA | $500 | 2022 |