THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4452084
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Henry and Gilda Buchbinder Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $225K across 24 grantees. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential pathways for engagement may consider warm introductions via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Lyric Opera of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$2.4M
45%
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$444K
8%

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Chicago, IL
$99.4K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Maryland, and Mississippi. 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 THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $225 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, and MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE HENRY AND GILDA BUCHBINDER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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