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Matthew Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Matthew Bucksbaum. It holds total assets of $5.2M. Annual income is reported at $268K. Total assets have decreased from $41.9M in 2011 to $15.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Matthew Bucksbaum Family Foundation has made 2 grants totaling $800K, with a median grant of $400K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $750K, with an average award of $400K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Matthew Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC.
Matthew Bucksbaum Family Foundation has distributed a total of $800K across 2 grants. The median grant size is $400K, with an average of $400K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $750K.
Matthew Bucksbaum Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Matthew Bucksbaum Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Bucksbaum | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Bucksbaum | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann B Friedman | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas L Friedman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Trattner | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$801K
Total Assets
$15.2M
Fair Market Value
$15.2M
Net Worth
$5.2M
Grants Paid
$800K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$773K
Distribution Amount
$753K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$800K
Average Grant
$400K
Median Grant
$400K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$750K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United FundALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Chicago, IL | $750K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Language ArtsALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES | Nw Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |