Butzow Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Butzow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $380,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$380,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $343,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $315,500 | 24 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $343,000 | 23 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $380,000 | 22 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Butzow 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 Butzow Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $15,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $315,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bolder Options | To provide support for public charitable organization | $35,000 |
| Bridging Inc | To provide support for public charitable organization | $35,000 |
| Face It Foundation | To provide support for public charitable organization | $35,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | To provide support for public charitable organization | $35,000 |
| Gifft Hill Schoolcoral Bay School Inc | To provide support for public charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Abijah's on the Backside - Horses for Mental Health | To provide support for public charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | To provide support for public charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Magnus Veterans Foundation | To provide support for public charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Pay It Forward Fund | To provide support for public charitable organization | $20,000 |
| Annunciation Hope & Healing | To provide support for public charitable organization | $17,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | To provide support for public charitable organization | $15,000 |
| True Friends | To provide support for public charitable organization | $15,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | To provide support for public charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Island Green Living Recycling | To provide support for public charitable organization | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | To provide support for public charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Team Impact | To provide support for public charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Tee It Up for the Troops | To provide support for public charitable organization | $8,000 |
| Animal Care Center of St John | To provide support for public charitable organization | $5,000 |
| ALS Association | To provide support for public charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Canterbury Chaplaincy Backside Foundation | To provide support for public charitable organization | $5,000 |
| JDRF Minnesota | To provide support for public charitable organization | $5,000 |
| New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program | To provide support for public charitable organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry W Butzow
- Joni Butzow
- Bryan A Butzow
- Jon Maruk
Questions people ask
Does Butzow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Butzow Family Foundation give?
$380,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Butzow Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry W Butzow (President/Secretary/Treasu), Joni Butzow (Director), Bryan A Butzow (Director) and Jon Maruk (Director).
What does Butzow Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and animals.