Private foundation · EIN 82-2934249 · Fresno, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Butler Family 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: 23 grants paid, $75K total, median $2,000. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$75K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Covenant Community ChurchFresno, CAGeneral donation$10K
Bulldog FoundationFresno, CAGeneral donation$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral donation$5,000
Central California Food BankFresno, CAGeneral donation$5,000
Five 4 FiveFresno, CAGeneral donation$5,000
Fresno Rescue Mission IncFresno, CAGeneral donation$5,000
Marjaree Mason CenterFresno, CAGeneral donation$5,000
Valley Children's HealthcareMadera, CAGeneral donation$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral donation$3,000
Compassion International IncColorado Springs, COGeneral donation$2,500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral donation$2,500
Lanna FoundationFresno, CAGeneral donation$2,000
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral fund$2,000
Orbia Medical Clinics of Central ValleyFresno, CAGeneral donation$2,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central ValleyMadera, CAGeneral donation$2,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern CaliforniaSacramento, CAGeneral donation$2,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral donation$1,000
Child's PlayRedmond, WAGeneral donation$1,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral donation$1,000
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral donation$1,000
VFW FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral donation$1,000
Young Life Dba Chico Young LifeColorado Springs, COGeneral donation$1,000
Youth for ChristFresno, CAGeneral donation$1,000

By state: California 13 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 2 · North Carolina 1 · New York 1 · Missouri 2

About this foundation

Butler Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Fresno, California, administered in care of T Scott Butler, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Butler Family 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 Butler Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $75K across 23 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Butler Family Foundation Inc give?

California (13 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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