Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Washington Ave St Lou, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $605,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$605,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $600,300 the year before.
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $648,500 | 18 | $12.4 million |
| 2023 | $600,300 | 15 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $605,000 | 15 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable 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 Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 | $575,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | General support of charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation | General support of charitable purpose | $130,000 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Greater St Louis Honor Flight | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Peters United Church of Christ | General support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Operation Food Search | General support of charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General support of charitable purpose | $17,500 |
| Crossroads Clinics | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Rossman School | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St John Ucc Mission Team | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | General support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Churchill School | General support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Orchard Farm High School | General support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Merle E Butler
- Patricia A Butler
- Michelle Ott
- Michael Butler
Questions people ask
Does Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation give?
$605,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Merle E Butler (Trustee), Patricia A Butler (Trustee), Michelle Ott (Secretary) and Michael Butler (Director).
What does Merle E & Patricia A Butler Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and food and hunger.