Butler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Prescott, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,686 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $25,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,686
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $121,133 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,560 | 159 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $121,133 | 127 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $108,686 | 93 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Butler Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Butler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $50,600 |
| Colorado | 10 | $36,306 |
| Virginia | 6 | $7,250 |
| Florida | 5 | $5,450 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,100 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,550 |
| Georgia | 4 | $1,475 |
| Texas | 4 | $755 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $550 |
| Michigan | 2 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendigo Autism Services Inc | General | $25,500 |
| Cate School | General | $25,000 |
| Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College | General | $6,000 |
| Autism Speaks Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies International | General | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General | $5,000 |
| Challenge Aspen | General | $2,500 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | General | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | General | $1,850 |
| Golshim L'chaim - Ski to Live | General | $1,800 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General | $1,600 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $1,500 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | General | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General | $1,500 |
| Valley Settlement | General | $1,500 |
| Chabad of Aspen | General | $1,406 |
| Aces | General | $1,200 |
| Aspen Valley Health Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| NRDC | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General | $1,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio | General | $500 |
| Braun Huts | General | $500 |
| Brilliant Detroit | General | $500 |
| Brown Hot System | General | $500 |
| Colel Chabad | General | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General | $500 |
| Dorot | General | $500 |
| Farm Collective | General | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy the | General | $500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | General | $250 |
| Soaring Eagle | General | $250 |
| Fountain House | General | $200 |
| Lighthouse Guild International Inc | General | $200 |
| City Harvest Inc | General | $150 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General | $150 |
| Feeding America | General | $150 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | General | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Marilyn Butler
- Lawrence Butler
- Michael Butler
- Hillary Butler
- Eliot Butler
Questions people ask
Does Butler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Butler Family Foundation give?
$108,686 in tax year 2025, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Butler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marilyn Butler (Trustee), Lawrence Butler (Trustee), Michael Butler (Trustee) and Hillary Butler (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Butler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and international.