Private foundation · EIN 27-3596818 · Reston, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Darin Butz 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $333K total, median $39K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$333K
Median grant
$39K
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard UniversityBoston, MAResearch internship program$60K
Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space MuseumWashington, DCEngaging girls in stem - summer camps$60K
President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara CollegeSanta Clara, CATo support internships for advanced water monitoring techniques using distributed robotic systems and scholarship program$50K
University of Illinois FoundationChicago, ILResearch scholars and scholarship for women in engineering$40K
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CASummer 2025 undergraduate research fellows program (surf)$37K
National Wildlife FederationAustin, TXFor interns participating in nwf's florida manatee and sea turtle habitat protection$30K
Loggerhead Marinelife CenterJuno Beach, FLResearch fellows fund$30K
Mote Marine Laboratory and AquariumSarasota, FLTo establish and fund two college internships for female undergraduate students$26K

By state: California 2 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 2 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Darin Butz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reston, Virginia, administered in care of Linda a Mills, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Darin Butz Foundation 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 Darin Butz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $333K across 8 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Darin Butz Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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