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MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC

MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-1425846
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-1425846
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Matthew & Carolyn Bucksbaum Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $10 million across five grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$800K

2023
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
60%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$750K
Median 2nd year grant
$7M
J
John Bucksbaum
Board Member
T
Thomas L Friedman
Board Member
R
Robert Trattner
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC?
No. MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC give?
MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and District Of Columbia. 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 MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $750 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC make each year?
In 2023, MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $800 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC fund recently?
In 2024, MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, Aspen Music Festival and School, and JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC?
MATTHEW & CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUND C/O MB INVESTMENTS LLC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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