Foundations that fund organizations in Butler, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Butler nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $47K to Butler organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Butler around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Butler
- $47K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in AL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Butler organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust | Butler, AL | 3 | $43K | $10K | Yes | Humane treatment of animals; Support high school bank programs and jag program; Support local arts for children |
| Carlton and Garnet Turner Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | General/operating |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $25 | $25 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Butler, Alabama?
The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust, Carlton and Garnet Turner Foundation Inc, Alabama Power Foundation Inc, Celanese Foundation reported grants to Butler organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Butler. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.