Butler Parklands Inc
Preselected recipients only
Butler Parklands Inc is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.7 million. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$112 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $3.9 million | 16 | $90.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 20 | $112 million |
How to apply
Butler Parklands 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 Butler Parklands Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $170,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $2.5 million |
| Maine | 6 | $34,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobscook Shores Inc | Environmental | $1.7 million |
| Penobscot River Trails Inc | Environmental | $777,602 |
| Banco Des Bosques | Environmental | $170,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental | $25,000 |
| Connecticut River Conservancy | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Mid-Coast Conservancy | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Greenutica | Environmental | $6,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Pee Dee Land Trust | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust | Environmental | $5,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | Environmental | $4,680 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | Environmental | $2,500 |
| Conservation Voters of South Carolina | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Lubec Fire Department | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Town of Lubec | Social welfare | $1,000 |
| Hobcaw Barony - Belle W Baruch Foundation | Environmental | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert Butler
- Anthony P Grassi
- Dana Beach
- Kristine Tompkins
- Ildiko Butler
- Carl Carlson
- R Bradford Malt- Resigned 1524
- Lauren Simpson
- Robert Charles Howe
- Joseph Mancari- Elected 42624
- Jennifer McGovern
- Thomas Phillips- Elected 61424
- Kim Elliman- Elected 61424
Questions people ask
Does Butler Parklands Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Butler Parklands Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Butler Parklands Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gilbert Butler (President/Cfo/Director), Anthony P Grassi (Chairman/Director), Dana Beach (Director) and Kristine Tompkins (Director Emerita) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Butler Parklands Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.