Butz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Butz Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $493,271 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $351,200. 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$493,271
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$351,200
- Assets$179,536
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $559,950 the year before.
31% 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 | $559,950 | 35 | $415,762 |
| 2024 | $493,271 | 32 | $179,536 |
How to apply
Butz 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 Butz Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $493,271 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way United Way | Assist in achieving its mission | $351,200 |
| Greater LV Chamber of Commerce FD Greater LV Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Assist in achieving its mission | $25,541 |
| Allentown Art Museum Allentown Art Museum | Assist in achieving its mission | $15,000 |
| Cedar Crest College Cedar Crest College | Assist in achieving its mission | $11,500 |
| PSD Education Foundation PSD Education Foundation | Assist in achieving its mission | $11,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Allentown Symphony | Assist in achieving its mission | $10,000 |
| Dacdi Fund Dacdi Fund | Assist in achieving its mission | $10,000 |
| Minsi Trails Council Minsi Trails Council | Table sponser | $6,500 |
| Allentown Economic Devel Corp Allentown Economic Devel Corp | Assist in achieving its mission | $5,000 |
| Civic Theatre Civic Theatre | Assist in achieving its mission | $5,000 |
| Lehigh University Lehigh University | Assist in achieving its mission | $4,700 |
| Jefferson Einstein Jefferson Einstein | Small miracles golf tournament | $3,330 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission Allentown Rescue Mission | Assist in achieving its mission | $3,000 |
| Victory House of LV Victory House of LV | Assist in achieving its mission | $3,000 |
| Caclv Caclv | Assist in achieving its mission | $2,500 |
| Desales University Desales University | Supporting sponsor | $2,500 |
| Education Foundation LV Academy Education Foundation LV Academy | Assist in achieving its mission | $2,500 |
| National Museum of Industrial Hist National Museum of Industrial Hist | Machine shop sponser | $2,500 |
| Push the Rock Push the Rock | Assist in achieving its mission | $2,500 |
| Ryans Case for Smiles Ryans Case for Smiles | Assist in achieving its mission | $2,500 |
| Asd Foundation Asd Foundation | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,500 |
| Da Vinci Science Center Da Vinci Science Center | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,500 |
| Grace Montessori School Grace Montessori School | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Allentown Boys & Girls Club of Allentown | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| Childrens Home of Easton Childrens Home of Easton | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Rehab Network Good Shepherd Rehab Network | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| Hawk Mtn Sanctuary Hawk Mtn Sanctuary | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| Lifepath Foundation Lifepath Foundation | Assist in acheiving its mission | $1,000 |
| PBS39 PBS39 | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| Skillsusa Council Skillsusa Council | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| The Hillside School the Hillside School | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
| The PM Foundation the PM Foundation | Assist in achieving its mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg L Butz
- Lee A Butz
- Dolores A Butz
- Steven D Butz
- Michael J Butz
Questions people ask
Does Butz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Butz Foundation give?
$493,271 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Butz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg L Butz (President), Lee A Butz (Vice Preside), Dolores A Butz (Secretary) and Steven D Butz (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Butz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.