The Butz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Butz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Adamstown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $246,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$246,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $216,190 the year before.
28% 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 | $210,000 | 29 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $216,190 | 31 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $246,500 | 29 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
The Butz Foundation Inc 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 The Butz Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $152,500 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $38,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $26,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for John's Hopkins Medicine | General | $20,000 |
| Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department | General | $20,000 |
| Chesterton Academy of the Annunciation | General | $17,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General | $16,000 |
| Holton Arms | General | $15,000 |
| University of Maryland | General | $15,000 |
| Washington School For Girls | General | $13,000 |
| Dee Norton LowCountry Children's Center | General | $12,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Center | General | $12,000 |
| Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education | General | $10,000 |
| Riverworks Art Center | General | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church | General | $8,000 |
| Maasai Girls Education Fund | General | $8,000 |
| Canons Regular Of the New Jerusalem | General | $7,500 |
| Hell Creek Paleontological Society | General | $7,000 |
| National Building Museum | General | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Botonical Gardens | General | $5,000 |
| Daniel Island Community Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General | $5,000 |
| Wumco | General | $5,000 |
| The Wolf Trap Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Water Mission | General | $3,000 |
| Colgate University | General | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Troop 795 | General | $2,000 |
| Daniel Island Rotary Club | General | $2,000 |
| St Peters School | General | $2,000 |
| Lost and Found Donkey Rescue | General | $1,000 |
| Streetlife Comunities Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore Butz
- Catherine Butz
- Thompson H Butz
Questions people ask
Does The Butz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Butz Foundation Inc give?
$246,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Butz Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore Butz (President/Treasurer), Catherine Butz (Secretary) and Thompson H Butz (Director).
What does The Butz Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.