William Butterworth Foundation
Accepts applications
William Butterworth Foundation is a private foundation in Moline, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$45.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15,009 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,009 | 9 | $44.2 million |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 7 | $45.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | St Ambrose University - Attn Jim St 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 333-6060, stanglejamesr@sau.edu |
| What to submit | Application process is determined by the college. Scholarships fund postsecondary education (from entry though graduate level, including some certificate and professional programs) for quad citizens. Funds are given directly to the college. Fields of study align with the foundation mission focus on arts, culture, education and charitable work and with the local Q2030 initiative. Specifically, the field supported is nonprofit leadership. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines are determined by the college. |
| Restrictions | 1. Students must reside in rock island or scott counties. 2. Students gaining credentials in the foundation's mission areas of arts, culture, education and charitable work as described above. 3. Students must be in academic good standing (as defined by the school). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What William Butterworth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana College | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Black Hawk College Foundation | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Scott County Community College | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| St Ambrose University | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Western Illinois University Foundation | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Moline High School English Department | English department literature grant | $2,000 |
| Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dougal Nelson
- Geoffrey Manis
- Heather Calvert
- Luis Moreno
- Matt Sivertsen
- Natalie Linville-Mass
- Rhonda Copeland
- William E Brewer
- Dodji Amouzouvi
- Nick Foster
- Kristi Steinbeck
- Jacob Strom
- Jeff Anderson
Questions people ask
Does William Butterworth Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines are determined by the college..
How much does William Butterworth Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs William Butterworth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dougal Nelson (Board Member), Geoffrey Manis (Vice Chair), Heather Calvert (Executive Director) and Luis Moreno (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does William Butterworth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.