Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation

Invitation Only

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4442342 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$373K

Organizations funded57

Typical grant$2,500

Total assets$5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.

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.

Arts & Culture6
Human Services4
Food Assistance3
Education1
Faith-Based1
Health1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Illinois.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Breast Cancer Research Foundation	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$50,000
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$50,000
US Holocaust Memorial Museum	Washington, DC	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$50,000
Elluminate	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$40,000
Uja Federation of New York	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$30,000
Adl Fighting Hate for Good	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$15,000
City Harvest	Brooklyn, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$10,000
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$10,000
Moving Traditions	Elkins Park, PA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$10,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$10,000
Citymeals on Wheels	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$7,500
New York City Ballet	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$7,500
Haddassah	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,125
B'nai Jeshurun	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
Giffords Law Center	San Francisco, CA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
Innovation Africa	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
Jdc	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
New York City Common Pantry	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
Project Kesher	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel	Tel Avivyafo, IS	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5,000
Ajc - New York	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
Athlete Ally	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
Bottomless Closet	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
Dorot	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
New Venture Fund- Jewish Voters Resource Center	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
Planet Word	Nw Washington, DC	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
Women Health Access Matters	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
World Without Exploitation	San Francisco, CA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,500
Manhattan Theatre Club	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$2,200
Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,800
The Public Theater	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,250
Aclu Foundation Inc	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Alzheimers Association	Washington, DC	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Central Park Conservancy	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Facing History Ourselves	Boston, MA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Museum of Jewish Heritage - a Living Memorial to the Holocaust	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Selfhelp Community Services Foundation	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Seriousfun Childrens Network	Norwalk, CT	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
The American Friends of Soroka Medical Center	Scarsdale, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
West Side Campaign Against Hunger	Arlington, VA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$1,000
Afya Foundation	Yonkers, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
God's Love We Deliver	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Jewish Womens Archive	Brooklyn, MA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Mazon	Los Angeles, CA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Pound Ridge Land Conserv	Pound Ridge, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambul	Pound Ridge, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Rethink the Conversation	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Sharsheret Inc	Teaneck, NJ	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
Wizo USA	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$500
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation	East Hampton, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$380
City Parks Foundation	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$250
Jewish on Campus	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$250
Pound Ridge Fire Dept	Pound Ridge, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$250
Stanely M Isaacs Neighborhood Center	New York, NY	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$250
UCLA Foundation	Los Angeles, CA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$100
Stanford University	Stanford, CA	All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities	$5

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$372,860	57
2024	$283,035	59
2023	$406,259	62

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601739349100050
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4442342
Profile updated Nov 6, 2026

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