Private foundation · EIN 36-4442342 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 57 grants paid, $373K total, median $2,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
57
$373K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $373K; Part I reports $323K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$50K
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural CenterNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$50K
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$50K
ElluminateNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$40K
UJA Federation of New YorkNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$30K
ADL Fighting Hate for GoodNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$15K
City HarvestBrooklyn, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$10K
Marlene Meyerson JCC ManhattanNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$10K
Moving TraditionsElkins Park, PAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$10K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$10K
Citymeals on WheelsNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$7,500
New York City BalletNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$7,500
HaddassahNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,125
B'nai JeshurunNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
Giffords Law CenterSan Francisco, CAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
Innovation AfricaNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
JdcNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
New York City Common PantryNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
Project KesherNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in IsraelTel Avivyafo, ISAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
AJC - New YorkNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
Athlete AllyNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
Bottomless ClosetNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
DorotNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
New Venture Fund- Jewish Voters Resource CenterNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
Planet WordNw Washington, DCAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
Women Health Access MattersNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
World Without ExploitationSan Francisco, CAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500
Manhattan Theatre ClubNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,200
Abortion Coalition for TelemedicineNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,800
The Public TheaterNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,250
ACLU Foundation IncNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Alzheimers AssociationWashington, DCAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Facing History OurselvesBoston, MAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Museum of Jewish Heritage - a Living Memorial to the HolocaustNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Selfhelp Community Services FoundationNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Seriousfun Childrens NetworkNorwalk, CTAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
The American Friends of Soroka Medical CenterScarsdale, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
West Side Campaign Against HungerArlington, VAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$1,000
Afya FoundationYonkers, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
Jewish Womens ArchiveBrooklyn, MAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
MazonLos Angeles, CAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
Pound Ridge Land ConservPound Ridge, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
Pound Ridge Volunteer AmbulPound Ridge, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
Rethink the ConversationNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
Sharsheret IncTeaneck, NJAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
Wizo USANew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$500
The Ellen Hermanson FoundationEast Hampton, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$380
City Parks FoundationNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$250
Jewish on CampusNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$250
Pound Ridge Fire DeptPound Ridge, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$250
Stanely M Isaacs Neighborhood CenterNew York, NYAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$250
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$100
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAAll contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5

By state: New York 41 · District of Columbia 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 5 · INTL 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Michael Greaves, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation 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 Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $373K across 57 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation give?

New York (41 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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