Private foundation · EIN 46-0533779 · San Clemente, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Russell W Butterworth 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: 22 grants paid, $201K total, median $7,500. 23% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Not applicable

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$201K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
23%
of grants
Deadline
Not applicable
Assets
$3.2M

How to apply

Not applicable Contact: Claudio a Haug, 225 W Ave Alessandro, San Clemente, Ca, 9492939062, CLAUDIO@CAHAUGCPA.COM Deadlines: Not applicable Restrictions: Not applicable

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Plant With PurposeSan Diego, CASupport organization$30K
One Atta TimeTruckee, CASupport organization$30K
Family Assistance MinistriesSan Clemente, CASupport organization$20K
Freedom BuildersTraverse City, MISupport organization$10K
1missionPhoenix, AZSupport organization$10K
New Hanover Lions ClubWilmington, NCSupport organization$10K
Project MexicoSan Diego, CASupport organization$10K
Rize FoundationSimpsonville, SCSupport organzation$10K
Sharing God's LoveIrmo, SCSupport organization$10K
Society of St Vincent de PaulBuffalo, NYSupport organization$10K
Lexington Health Foundation IncWest Columbia, SCSupport organization$10K
Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OHSupport organization$5,000
Good Shepherd CenterWilmington, NCSupport organization$5,000
Richfield FoundationRichfield, MNSupport organization$5,000
Scheart FoundationIrmo, SCSupport organization$5,000
Jump Start ScSpartanburg, SCSupport organization$5,000
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILSupport organization$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCSupport organization$4,000
Prisma Health FoundationColumbia, SCSupport organization$3,000
North Lawndale College PrepChicago, ILSupport organization$1,500
Grimes Scene IncPrineville, ORSupport organization$1,000
Project Hope AllianceCosta Mesa, CASupport organization$1,000

By state: California 5 · South Carolina 6 · North Carolina 2 · Michigan 1 · Arizona 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Russell W Butterworth Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Clemente, California, administered in care of Claudio Haug, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Russell W Butterworth 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 Russell W Butterworth Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $201K across 22 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Russell W Butterworth Foundation give?

California (5 grants), South Carolina (6 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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