Butler Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fresno, CA EIN: 82-2934249

Butler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $75,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients working in health care, food assistance, domestic violence services, and other areas.

Key facts about Butler Family Foundation Inc

In short: Butler Family Foundation Inc gave $75K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
82-2934249
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$75,000
Grants made (2024)
23
Average grant
$3,261
Median grant
$2,000
New grantees (estimate)
17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$2,270,017
Primary geography
California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

+38.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$75K

+7.1% YoY

Grant Count

23

+4.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Butler Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Butler Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

17%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Valley Children’s Healthcare describes its work as providing health care services and supporting children’s well-being in Central California. Central California Food Bank says it works with partner agencies to provide food and pursue an end to hunger in Central California. Marjaree Mason Center describes its mission as supporting and empowering adults and children affected by domestic violence and working to prevent abuse.

Other 2024 recipients included Fresno Rescue Mission, which says it provides practical, material, and spiritual assistance to homeless people, families, and neglected or abused children; and Lanna Foundation, which says it raises funds for sustainable development work with hill tribe ethnic groups in Thailand.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $75,000 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000.

Among its largest grants were $10,000 each to New Covenant Community Church and Bulldog Foundation, both in Fresno. It gave $5,000 each to American Red Cross, Central California Food Bank, Five 4 Five, Fresno Rescue Mission, Marjaree Mason Center, and Valley Children’s Healthcare. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $2,500 each to Compassion International and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and $2,000 to Lanna Foundation.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California received 75% of grant dollars, followed by Washington, DC (7%), Colorado (5%), North Carolina (4%), and New York (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.

Cities

FresnoMaderaKansas CityBooneWashingtonAlbert LeaChicagoChicoColorado SpringsMemphisRedmondStaten IslandSan DiegoPinedalePasadenaSacramento

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K16 grants2020 20 grants2021 20 grants2022 22 grants2023 23 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $75K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

New Covenant Community Church: $10KNew Covenant Community Church$10KBulldog Foundation: $10KBulldog Foundation$10KAmerican Red Cross: $5KAmerican Red Cross$5KCentral California Food Bank: $5KCentral California Food Bank$5KFive 4 Five: $5KFive 4 Five$5KFresno Rescue Mission Inc: $5KFresno Rescue Mission Inc$5KMarjaree Mason Center: $5KMarjaree Mason Center$5KValley Children's Healthcare: $5KValley Children's Healthcare$5KSamaritan's Purse: $3KSamaritan's Purse$3KCompassion International Inc: $3KCompassion International Inc$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was New Covenant Community Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

101<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Covenant Community Church Fresno, CAGeneral Donation$10,000
Bulldog Foundation Fresno, CAGeneral Donation$10,000
American Red Cross Washington, DCGeneral Donation$5,000
Central California Food Bank Fresno, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Five 4 Five Fresno, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Fresno Rescue Mission Inc Fresno, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Marjaree Mason Center Fresno, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Valley Children's Healthcare Madera, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCGeneral Donation$3,000
Compassion International Inc Colorado Springs, COGeneral Donation$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $2,270,017 $116,150 $88,398 $75,000
2023 $1,640,152 $53,231 $82,457 $70,000
2022 $1,442,558 $449,596 $70,506 $60,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,270,017$1,640,152$1,442,558
Revenue$116,150$53,231$449,596
Expenses$88,398$82,457$70,506
Qualifying Distributions$75,000$70,000$60,000
Net Investment Income$64,828$53,231$41,056
Distributable Amount$88,762$75,824$58,606

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Carole A Butler as president; Thomas R Butler as CFO/secretary; and T Scott Butler, Gregory M Butler, and Stephen P Butler as officers.

Butler Family Foundation Inc is led by Carole A. Butler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Carole A. Butler

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Gregory M. Butler

    Officer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen P. Butler

    Officer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • T. Scott Butler

    Officer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas R. Butler

    CFO & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 545 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

Frequently asked questions about Butler Family Foundation Inc

How much does Butler Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Butler Family Foundation Inc gave $75K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 22 grants.

What is Butler Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Butler Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,261, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Butler Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.

Where does Butler Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Butler Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (9 grants), Madera, CA (2 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).

Does Butler Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Butler Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Butler Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Butler Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Covenant Community Church ($10,000), Bulldog Foundation ($10,000) and American Red Cross ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Butler Family Foundation Inc?

Butler Family Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Butler Family Foundation Inc fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Valley Children’s Healthcare describes its work as providing health care services and supporting children’s well-being in Central California. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Butler Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Butler Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Butler Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2934249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Butler Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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