Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 36-4442342

The Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$283K

-30.3% YoY

Grant Count

-3.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-28.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to fund contributions made for the intent established by various charities and grantees. Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
California
Pennsylvania

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.1M (82%)

Pennsylvania $114K (9%)

Illinois $48K (4%)

District of Columbia $28K (2%)

California $24K (2%)

Oregon $10K (1%)

Connecticut $9K (1%)

Maryland $6K (0%)

+8 more states

States

Alabama California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

ANN ARBORARLINGTONBEAVERTONBOSTONBRONXBROOKLINEBROOKLYNCEDARHURSTCHICAGODOYLESTOWNELKINS PARKGREENWICHHARPSWELLKANSAS CITYLOS ANGELESMIAMIMONTGOMERYNEW YORKNORTH ARLINGTONNW WASHINGTON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $5,004,759
Total Giving: $283,035
Total Revenues: $458,397
Total Expenses: $284,817
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

194 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Elluminate ($61,000), Jewish Creativity International ($25,000), Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($20,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
59E59 THEATERS NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$500
ACLU FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$10,000
AFYA FOUNDATION YONKERS, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$500
AJC - NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$2,000
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BRONX, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$250
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$1,000
AMERIC GIVES - YAHEL ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$500
AMERICASHARE NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$500
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$12,000
ATHLETE ALLY NEW YORK, NY	ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES	$2,250

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson — President/Director
Allen Adamson — Vice President/Director
Robert Trattner — Secretary/Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MADELYN BUCKSBAUM ADAMSON	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
ALLEN ADAMSON	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	1	—
ROBERT TRATTNER	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 1 N Franklin St, Suite 625 Chicago, IL 60606-3532

Telephone: 312-960-2524

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to fund contributions made for the intent established by various charities and grantees. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 55 grants in 2024 • Typical award range: $5,000–$100,000 • Recent grant examples include: • UJA-Federation of New York: $25,000 • The Breast Cancer Research Foundation: $20,250 • Moving Traditions: $15,000 **Total Giving:** $283,035 (2024)

Where does Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • California • Pennsylvania

What size grants does Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation award?

In 2024, Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $283K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation's EIN?

Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4442342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.