Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 134 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.0M; Part I reports $2.5M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sholom of ChicagoChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $515K |
| Podium SocietyLos Angeles, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $250K |
| Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard ClubAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $166K |
| Museum of Language ArtsWashington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $75K |
| USA Cycling FoundationColorado Springs, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $75K |
| Cinema ChicagoChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $55K |
| American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50K |
| US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50K |
| Civic Counsulting AllianceChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $40K |
| The Performance Zone IncNew York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $40K |
| The Field MuseumChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $35K |
| World Bicycle ReliefChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $30K |
| Moadon Kol ChadashChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $28K |
| Peopleforbikes FoundationBoulder, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25K |
| University of DenverDenver, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $22K |
| US Ski & Snowboard Team FoundationIshpeming, MI | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $21K |
| Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20K |
| Nordic Combined USASteamboat Springs, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20K |
| World Cup Dreams FoundationKeene, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20K |
| Teach for AmericaNew York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $18K |
| Bulamu HealthcarePalo Alto, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $16K |
| Independence Pass FoundationAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $16K |
| Aspen Alpine Club IncAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15K |
| A Thousand Summers (jacf)Denver, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $13K |
| The Resurrection ProjectChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $13K |
| Navy PierChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $12K |
| US Ski & Snowboard Hall of FameIshpeming, MI | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $11K |
| Anderson Ranch Arts CenterSnowmass Village, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Aspen Hall of FameAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Aspen Public RadoAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Chicago Public MediaChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Chris Klug FoundationAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| JCC Chicago Camp ChiNorthbrook, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| JCC RochesterRochester, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| MusoPasadena, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Red Bridge EducationSan Francisco, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Roaring Fork Outdoor VolunteersCarbondale, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10K |
| Aspen Music Festival & SchoolAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $9,000 |
| High JumpChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $7,500 |
| Wttw Channel 11Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $7,500 |
| Aspen Historical SocietyAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $6,000 |
| The Arts Campus at Willits (tacaw)Basalt, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,200 |
| Active Transportation AllianceChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Actors Training CenterWilmette, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Brain Research FoundationChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Center for Public Interest ResearchLos Angeles, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| City Year IncBoston, MA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| College PossibleSt Paul, MN | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Erikson InstituteChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Explore BooksellersAspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Landmarks IllinoisChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential FoundationSpringfield, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for AllWashington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain InstituteBasalt, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Council on Global AffairsChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| The Civic FederationChicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
By state: Illinois 54 · Colorado 38 · California 8 · New York 14 · District of Columbia 7 · Michigan 2
About this foundation
John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Mb Investments LLC, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Familyfoundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Familyfoundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 134 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does John and Jacolyn Bucksbaum Familyfoundation give?
Illinois (54 grants), Colorado (38 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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