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MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION

MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-6122182
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-6122182
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $3 million in grants paid to 20 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.2M

2023
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
63%
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mary Bucksbaum Scanlan
Board Member
C
Catherine M O'BRIEN
Employee
G
Gene Bucksbaum
Employee

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 2023, MELVA BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 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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