Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,200 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,200
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,000 the year before.
79% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $329,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $145,200 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $95,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $22,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $70,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| Maccabi USA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15,000 |
| Tourette Association of America Inc | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $12,000 |
| Childrens Brittle Bone Foundation | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $4,000 |
| Owls Lacrosse | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $3,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $2,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $2,500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $100 |
| Nova Southeastern University | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Bucksbaum
- Julie Bucksbaum
- Robert Trattner
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation give?
$145,200 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Bucksbaum (President), Julie Bucksbaum (Vice President) and Robert Trattner (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Louis & Julie Bucksbaum Fam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.