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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-4442342

Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 57 grants and $372,860 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $372,860

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $5,165,072

  • Tax year 2024

    $283,035

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $5,004,759

  • Tax year 2023

    $406,259

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $4,881,179

  • Tax year 2022

    $325,378

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $5,077,610

  • Tax year 2021

    $282,240

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $5,391,915

  • Tax year 2020

    $244,625

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $5,322,470

  • Tax year 2019

    $224,780

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $5,521,830

  • Tax year 2018

    $234,040

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $4,912,111

Grants paid in 2025

57 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $50,000
  2. The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural CenterNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $50,000
  3. US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $50,000
  4. ElluminateNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $40,000
  5. UJA Federation of New YorkNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $30,000
  6. Adl Fighting Hate for GoodNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $15,000
  7. City HarvestBrooklyn, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $10,000
  8. Marlene Meyerson JCC ManhattanNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $10,000
  9. Moving TraditionsElkins Park, PA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $10,000
  10. Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $10,000
  11. Citymeals on WheelsNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $7,500
  12. New York City BalletNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $7,500
  13. HaddassahNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,125
  14. B'nai JeshurunNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  15. Giffords Law CenterSan Francisco, CA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  16. Innovation AfricaRockville Ctr, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  17. JDCNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  18. New York City Common PantryNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  19. Project KesherNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  20. The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in IsraelTel Avivyafo, Israel

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5,000
  21. AJC - New YorkNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  22. Athlete AllyNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  23. Bottomless ClosetNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  24. DorotNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  25. New Venture Fund- Jewish Voters Resource CenterNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  26. Planet WordWashington, DC

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  27. University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  28. Women Health Access MattersNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  29. World Without ExploitationSan Francisco, CA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,500
  30. Manhattan Theatre ClubNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $2,200
  31. Abortion Coalition for TelemedicineNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,800
  32. The Public TheaterNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,250
  33. ACLU Foundation IncNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  34. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  35. Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  36. Facing History OurselvesBoston, MA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  37. Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the HolocaustNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  38. Selfhelp Community Services FoundationNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  39. Seriousfun Childrens NetworkNorwalk, CT

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  40. The American Friends of Soroka Medical CenterScarsdale, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  41. West Side Campaign Against HungerNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $1,000
  42. Afya FoundationYonkers, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  43. God's Love We DeliverNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  44. Jewish Womens ArchiveAuburndale, MA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  45. MazonLos Angeles, CA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  46. Pound Ridge Land ConservPound Ridge, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  47. Pound Ridge Volunteer AmbulPound Ridge, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  48. Rethink the ConversationNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  49. Sharsheret IncTeaneck, NJ

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  50. Wizo USANew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $500
  51. The Ellen Hermanson FoundationEast Hampton, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $380
  52. City Parks FoundationNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $250
  53. Jewish on CampusNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $250
  54. Pound Ridge Fire DeptPound Ridge, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $250
  55. Stanely M Isaacs Neighborhood CenterNew York, NY

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $250
  56. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $100
  57. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities

    $5

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $50,00030% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $30,00018% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture3 grants $18,00011% of the total
  4. Human services5 grants $17,30011% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $14,2009% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $11,5007% of the total
  7. 7 other causes12 grants $23,10514% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York41 grants $289,755
  2. District of Columbia3 grants $53,500
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000
  4. California5 grants $8,105
  5. Michigan1 grant $2,500
  6. Massachusetts2 grants $1,500
  7. Connecticut1 grant $1,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $1,000
  9. New Jersey1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Madelyn Bucksbaum AdamsonPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Allen AdamsonVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert TrattnerSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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