Louis and Julie Bucksbaum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-1521549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$195K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $70,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadephia, PA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15,000 |
| Tourette Association of America Inc | Bayside, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | Weston, MA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $12,000 |
| Childrens Brittle Bone Foundation | Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $4,000 |
| Owls Lacrosse | Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $3,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $2,500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $100 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,200 | 14 |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $229,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601729349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1521549
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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