Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,691 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $12,204 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$311,691
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$12,204
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $335,325 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $419,341 | 11 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $335,325 | 14 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $311,691 | 9 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Butler 201 Crystal Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92662 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (435) 640-4556 |
| What to submit | See sample grant application, pdf attachment a |
What Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $237,037 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $61,950 |
| Montana | 1 | $12,204 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc | To further programs of the organization. | $200,000 |
| Sanctuary Springs Inc | To further programs of the organization. | $48,450 |
| Glow Global | To further programs of the organization. | $30,557 |
| Moveable Feast Lexington Inc | To further programs of the organization. | $13,500 |
| Covellite Presents | To further programs of the organization. | $12,204 |
| Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team | To further programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach | To further programs of the organization. | $1,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival- The Public Theater | To further programs of the organization. | $500 |
| Share Ourselves | To further programs of the organization. | $480 |
Officers and trustees
- George Lee Butler
- Lisa Butler
- Brett Lee Butler
- Patricia Dawn Butler
Questions people ask
Does Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation give?
$311,691 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $12,204.
Who runs Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Lee Butler (Secretary/Treas/Dir- As Needed), Lisa Butler (President-TIME AS NEEDED), Brett Lee Butler (Director- Time As Needed) and Patricia Dawn Butler (Director-Time As Needed).
What does Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.