Private foundation · EIN 20-3463853 · Jonesboro, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jim Tom and Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $171K total, median $5,000. 77% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$171K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AR
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Camp SiloamSiloam Springs, ARCommunity outreach$100K
CruJonesboro, ARCommunity outreach$25K
FIRST Baptist ChurchHarrisburg, ARCommunity social services$18K
Restoration House MinitriesHarrisburg, ARCommunity outreach$7,000
St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNCommunity social services$5,500
Everglade Community ChurchEverglades City, FLCommunity social services$5,000
Lebonheur Childrens HosptialMemphis, TNHonoriam$5,000
Southwest Church of ChristJonesboro, ARCommunity outreach$3,000
Valley View SchoolJonesboro, ARScholarship$1,000
FIRST Christian ChurchMarianna, ARMemorial$500
Family Criss CenterJonesboro, ARCommunity outreach$250
FIRST United Methodist ChurchLittle Rock, ARMemorial$200
Arkansas Hospice FoundationLittle Rock, ARHonoriam$100

By state: Arkansas 10 · Tennessee 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Jim Tom and Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jonesboro, Arkansas, administered in care of Jim Tom Butler, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Jim Tom and Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jim Tom and Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $171K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jim Tom and Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Arkansas (10 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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