Butler Family Foundation Inc
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.
Butler Family Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,261
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,270,017
- +38.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Butler Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 545 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Butler Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Community Church Fresno, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Bulldog Foundation Fresno, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Central California Food Bank Fresno, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Five 4 Five Fresno, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Fresno Rescue Mission Inc Fresno, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Marjaree Mason Center Fresno, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Valley Children's Healthcare Madera, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Compassion International Inc Colorado Springs, CO | General Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,270,017 | $116,150 | $88,398 | $75,000 | 23 | $75,000 | $64,828 | $88,762 |
| 2023 | $1,640,152 | $53,231 | $82,457 | $70,000 | 22 | $70,000 | $53,231 | $75,824 |
| 2022 | $1,442,558 | $449,596 | $70,506 | $60,000 | 20 | $60,000 | $41,056 | $58,606 |
| 2021 | $1,346,920 | $37,041 | $64,261 | $52,250 | 20 | $52,250 | $37,041 | $63,845 |
| 2020 | $1,219,288 | $372,449 | $48,745 | $39,750 | 16 | — | $13,544 | $39,178 |
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.
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.
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.
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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Butler Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/butler-family-foundation-inc-morg_ed4b8ced11b4417c936e4642545cbe1b
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