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MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $4M across 5 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ASPEN ART MUSEUM
Aspen, CO
$5M
19%
THE ASPEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC
Aspen, CO
$4M
15%

Maine Community Foundation Inc
Ellsworth, ME
$3.3M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 20 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Maine. 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 MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ASPEN ART MUSEUM, THE ASPEN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INC, and Maine Community Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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