The Buckman Fun Filled Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyElgin, Illinois · EIN 47-4055028 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal's Angels | St Charles, IL | Cancer research | $22,500 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Liv Like a Unicorn | Freehold, NJ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Luries Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| City Year | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Embarc Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization Inc | Miami, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Weish4ever | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Help One Now | Raleigh, NC | General purpose | $3,750 |
| Mind - Registered London England Charity | Stratford, UK | General purpose | $2,620 |
| Urban Initiatives | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Chicago Architectural Center | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation | Parkland, FL | General purpsose | $1,600 |
| Mary Derosa Cancer Charity NFP | Elgin, IL | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Humanitarian aid | $1,132 |
| Health Net Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Als United Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | Don pokorney walk - general purpose | $1,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Kevin White Foundation | St Charles, IL | General purpose | $250 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $142 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($510). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,504 | 21 |
| 2024 | $94,358 | 17 |
| 2023 | $209,451 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4055028
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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