Darin Butz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Darin Butz Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,370 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $38,685 and the largest $60,000. 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$333,370
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$38,685
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $302,285 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,285 | 8 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $333,370 | 8 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Darin 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 Darin Butz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $87,370 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $56,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | Research internship program | $60,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum | Engaging girls in STEM - summer camps | $60,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | To support internships for advanced water monitoring techniques using distributed robotic systems and scholarship program | $50,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Research scholars and scholarship for women in engineering | $40,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Summer 2025 undergraduate research fellows program (surf) | $37,370 |
| National Wildlife Federation | For interns participating in nwf's florida manatee and sea turtle habitat protection | $30,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Research fellows fund | $30,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | To establish and fund two college internships for female undergraduate students | $26,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda A Mills
- Will A Butz
- Stephanie L Bower
- David E Darin
- Katherine Darin McHugh
- Anne C Butz
Questions people ask
Does Darin Butz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Darin Butz Foundation give?
$333,370 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $38,685.
Who runs Darin Butz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda A Mills (President/Director), Will A Butz (Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Stephanie L Bower (Director) and David E Darin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Darin Butz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.