THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND VITAL HUMAN AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED IN ITS BY-LAWS AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
-5.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$163K
+41.3% YoY
About Bucksbaum Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,530,930 | $3,700,186 | $3,752,260 |
| Revenue | $707,282 | $87,378 | $305,624 |
| Expenses | $345,430 | $362,948 | $325,412 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-42,718 | $87,378 | $305,624 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($275,000), Red Bridge Education ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $275,000 |
| RED BRIDGE EDUCATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONNIE NASATIR | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| CAROLYN BUCKSBAUM | PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
| MARSHALL E EISENBERG | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| DR STEVEN B NASATIR | VICE PRESIDENT - PART YEAR | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES A PINKSTON | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| ERIC DEVIR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.3 | — |
| JOHN BUCKSBAUM | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucksbaum Family Foundation?
Bucksbaum Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bucksbaum Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Bucksbaum Family Foundation holds $4.5M in total assets with $707K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $325K in 2024.
Where does Bucksbaum Family Foundation operate?
Bucksbaum Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Illinois.
What size grants does Bucksbaum Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bucksbaum Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $325K — an average of about $163K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bucksbaum Family Foundation's EIN?
Bucksbaum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4341914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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