Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1521549
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation has awarded 102 grants totaling $1,410,921 to organizations in Illinois, Texas and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $100,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
20 of 32 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
57% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (66%), Northbrook (17%), Highland Park (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 142% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Childrens Brittle Bone Foundation | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Elluminate | $500 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Foundation To Combat Antisemitism | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Jewish Nevada | $250 | Las Vegas, NV, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Links For Lungs | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Owls Lacrosse | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Ruth Place | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| The Rory David Deutsch Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Tourette Association Of America Inc | $15,000 | Bayside, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Childrens Brittle Bone Foundation | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Elluminate | $500 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Foundation To Combat Antisemitism | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Jewish Nevada | $250 | Las Vegas, NV, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Links For Lungs | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Owls Lacrosse | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Ruth Place | $2,500 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| The Rory David Deutsch Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Tourette Association Of America Inc | $15,000 | Bayside, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | $360 | Dallas, TX, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| First Tee Greater Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of New York Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Ncjw Az | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Owls Lacrosse | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Tifereth Israel Synagogue | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Tourette Association Of America Inc | $15,000 | Bayside, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Unitypoint Health Foundation | $400 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | $360 | Dallas, TX, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| First Tee Greater Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of New York Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Ncjw Az | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Owls Lacrosse | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Tifereth Israel Synagogue | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Tourette Association Of America Inc | $15,000 | Bayside, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Unitypoint Health Foundation | $400 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | $360 | Dallas, TX, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Of America | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| First Tee Greater Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation Of New York Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Ncjw Az | $5,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Owls Lacrosse | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Tifereth Israel Synagogue | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Tourette Association Of America Inc | $15,000 | Bayside, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Unitypoint Health Foundation | $400 | Des Moines, IA, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fundjewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2021 |
| Miscellaneous Contributions Under 5000 Available Upon Request Co Mbi | $14,500 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2021 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $9,636 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $13,252 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fundjewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| Miscellaneous Contributions Under 5000 Available Upon Request Co Mbi | $8,930 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| Tourette Association Of America Inc | $10,000 | Bayside, NY, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $6,680 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| First Tee Greater Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2020 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $39,157 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2018 |
| Jewish United Fundjewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2018 |
| Miscellaneous Contributions Under 5000 Available Upon Request Co Mbi | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2018 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $6,636 | Highland Park, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2017 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $12,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fundjewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $95,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Contributions Under 5000 | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $7,800 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2016 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | $12,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fundjewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2016 |
| Miscellaneous Contributions Under 2500 | $4,200 | Chicago, IL, US | All Contributions Made For The Intent Established By The Various Charities | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1521549 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1 N FRANKLIN ST STE 625 Chicago, IL 60606-3532 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Louis Bucksbaum |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Julie Bucksbaum |
| Secretary/treasurer | Robert Trattner |
Forms 990-PF
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