AI Summary
The Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $325,000 across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND VITAL HUMAN AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED IN ITS BY-LAWS AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Law
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$2.8M
72%
Aspen Music Festival and School
ASPEN, CO
$535K
14%
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$400K
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Colorado, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $325 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, Aspen Music Festival and School, and The Art Institute of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.