Private foundation · EIN 47-4055028 · Elgin, Illinois

The Buckman Fun Filled Family 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: 21 grants paid, $100K total, median $2,500. 57% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$100K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 20 of 21 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal's AngelsSt Charles, ILCancer research$23K
Hope ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral purpose$18K
Liv Like a UnicornFreehold, NJGeneral purpose$10K
Luries Children's HospitalChicago, ILGeneral purpose$10K
City YearChicago, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Embarc ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Guitars Over Guns Organization IncMiami, FLGeneral purpose$5,000
Weish4everChicago, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Help One NowRaleigh, NCGeneral purpose$3,750
Mind - Registered London England CharityStratford, UKGeneral purpose$2,620
Urban InitiativesChicago, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Chicago Architectural CenterChicago, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Anthony Rizzo Family FoundationParkland, FLGeneral purpsose$1,600
Mary Derosa Cancer Charity NfpElgin, ILGeneral purpose$1,500
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COHumanitarian aid$1,132
Health Net FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral purpose$1,000
ALS United Greater ChicagoChicago, ILDon pokorney walk - general purpose$1,000
Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral purpose$1,000
Kevin White FoundationSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$250
Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose$142

By state: Illinois 12 · New Jersey 1 · Florida 2 · North Carolina 1 · INTL 1 · Indiana 2

About this foundation

The Buckman Fun Filled Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elgin, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 The Buckman Fun Filled Family 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 The Buckman Fun Filled Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 21 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Buckman Fun Filled Family Foundation give?

Illinois (12 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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