Cestra Butner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cestra Butner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $375,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 13 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 15 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Cestra Butner 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.
What Cestra Butner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Fairyland | General support | $375,000 |
| Peace Corps Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Oakland Symphony | General support | $175,000 |
| Hidden Genius Project | General support | $125,000 |
| Ok Program of Oakland | General support | $125,000 |
| Oakland Zoo | General support | $125,000 |
| Oral Lee Brown Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| 100 Black Men of America Inc | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Alpha Gamma Boule Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Boule Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Kids for the Bay | General support | $25,000 |
| Lend A Hand Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Oakland Rotary Endowment | General support | $15,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | General support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cestra Butner
- Teresa Butner
Questions people ask
Does Cestra Butner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cestra Butner Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cestra Butner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cestra Butner (Trustee) and Teresa Butner (Trustee).
What does Cestra Butner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.