Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 36-4442342
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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.

Key facts about Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation

EIN
36-4442342
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$283,035
Grants made (2024)
59
Average grant
$4,797
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
25% first-time grantees (15 of 59, 2024)
Primary geography
New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation's 59 itemized 2024 grants were New York (89%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (35 grants), Pound Ridge, NY (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants). None of its 59 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 15 of 59 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$283K

-30.3% YoY

Grant Count

59

-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

16states

Share of all 59 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

AlabamaCaliforniaConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMissouriNew JerseyNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaVirginia

Cities

New YorkPound RidgeLos AngelesWashingtonElkins ParkChicagoStanfordBrooklynYonkersAnn ArborGreenwichNW WashingtonSilver SpringTeaneckArlingtonBrooklineCedarhurstHarpswellPhiladelphiaSuffern

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
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$102K$203K$305K$406K19 grants201923 grants202021 grants202155 grants202261 grants202359 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Elluminate: $61KElluminate$61KJewish Creativity International: $25KJewish CreativityInternational$25KUja Federation of New York: $25KUja Federation of New York$25KBreast Cancer Research Foundation: $20KBreast Cancer ResearchFoundation$20KMoving Traditions: $15KMoving Traditions$15KAnti-Defamation League: $12KAnti-Defamation League$12KAclu Foundation Inc: $10KAclu Foundation Inc$10KCity Harvest: $10KCity Harvest$10KPlanned Parenthood Federation of America: $10KPlanned Parenthood Federationof America$10KCitymeals on Wheels: $8KCitymeals on Wheels$8K

Grant Size Distribution

219 grants across all recorded years

213<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Elluminate ($61,000), Jewish Creativity International ($25,000), Uja Federation of New York ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ELLUMINATE New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$61,000
JEWISH CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$25,000
UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$25,000
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$20,250
MOVING TRADITIONS Elkins Park, PAALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$15,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$12,000
ACLU FOUNDATION INC New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$10,000
CITY HARVEST Brooklyn, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$10,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$10,000
CITYMEALS ON WHEELS New York, NYALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES$7,500

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

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Madelyn Bucksbaum AdamsonPresident/Director1—
Allen AdamsonVice President/Director1—
Robert TrattnerSecretary/Treasurer1—

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.

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