The Butterfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Butterfield Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,200 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $3,976. 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$9,200
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$3,976
- Assets$235,792
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,673 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $7,290 | 4 | $203,089 |
| 2024 | $6,673 | 4 | $221,557 |
| 2025 | $9,200 | 4 | $235,792 |
How to apply
The Butterfield 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 The Butterfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $9,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Scholarship FD Cape Cod Regional Technical High School | Scholarship fund | $3,976 |
| Cape Cod Regional Technical High School | To purchase new equipment | $3,976 |
| Butterfield Scholarship FD Nauset Regional High School | Scholarship fund | $624 |
| Cape Cod Hospital | In memory of john faxon butterfield | $624 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen M Harrington
- Matthew J Leonard
Questions people ask
Does The Butterfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Butterfield Foundation give?
$9,200 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs The Butterfield Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen M Harrington (Co-Trustee) and Matthew J Leonard (Co-Trustee).
What does The Butterfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.