Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 42-6122182 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$335,334
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $750,000.
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
87% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $835,335 |
| Argonautica Fidelity Donor Advised Fund | Boston, MA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $750,000 |
| Preventative Medicine Research Institute | Sausalito, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $335,335 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $335,334 |
| Quahog Bay Conservation | Harpswell, ME | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $300,000 |
| Our Regenerative Future Donor Advised Fund | Boston, MA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $250,000 |
| Second Amendment Foundation | Bellevue, WA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,006,004 | 8 |
| 2024 | $3,000,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $3,150,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641529349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6122182
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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