The Butz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$180K
-56.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$493K
-11.9% YoY
Grant Count
32
-8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-3.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on support for programs that benefit humanity, education, medical research, and society as a whole. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Arts
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's funding is concentrated in Pennsylvania, with particular ties to the Lehigh Valley and Allentown area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $416,000
- Revenue: $582,000
- Expenses: $567,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The foundation has maintained consistent financial operations since its establishment in 1998, with tax-exempt status granted in July 1998.
EIN: 23-2940646
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $179,536 | $415,762 | $318,188 |
| Revenue | $344,103 | $581,779 | $1,125,704 |
| Expenses | $497,586 | $566,948 | $658,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $497,571 | $564,200 | $652,760 |
| Net Investment Income | $123,828 | $39,933 | $177,978 |
| Distributable Amount | $14,783 | $23,986 | $10,768 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Butz family has been instrumental in the foundation's operations. Family members recognized for their involvement include Lee Butz, Dolly Butz, Greg Butz, and Eric Butz. The family's philanthropic legacy extends across multiple generations and includes significant support for arts and cultural institutions in the region.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG L BUTZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LEE A BUTZ | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| DOLORES A BUTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEVEN D BUTZ | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL J BUTZ | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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