Butz Foundation
Butz Foundation is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $493,271, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Butz Foundation at a glance
In short: Butz Foundation gave $493K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $493,271
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,415
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $179,536
- -56.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (8 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Butz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 509, Allentown, PA 18105
Phone: (610) 395-6871
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Butz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way ($351K). Together the top 10 received $451K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 181 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients include organizations in Allentown, Bethlehem, and other Pennsylvania communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Butz Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 32 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2021) to $649K (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $351,200 |
| Greater LV Chamber of Commerce FD Bethlehem, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $25,541 |
| Allentown Art Museum Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $15,000 |
| Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $11,500 |
| PSD Education Foundation Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $11,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $10,000 |
| Dacdi Fund Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $10,000 |
| Minsi Trails Council Allentown, PA | Table Sponser | $6,500 |
| Allentown Economic Devel Corp Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $5,000 |
| Civic Theatre Allentown, PA | Assist in Achieving Its Mission | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $179,536 | $344,103 | $497,586 | $493,271 | 32 | $497,571 | $123,828 | $14,783 |
| 2024 | $415,762 | $581,779 | $566,948 | $559,950 | 35 | $564,200 | $39,933 | $23,986 |
| 2023 | $318,188 | $1,125,704 | $658,317 | $648,610 | 36 | $652,760 | $177,978 | $10,768 |
| 2022 | $31,361 | $569,075 | $636,503 | $632,817 | 40 | $634,637 | $161,324 | $6,213 |
| 2021 | $257,144 | $791,381 | $463,800 | $461,535 | 38 | — | $86,885 | $12,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Butz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, educational institutions, community organizations, and service providers. The Allentown Art Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, study, and exhibit art and to increase understanding and appreciation of art. Cedar Crest College describes itself as a liberal arts college primarily for women, dedicated to educating future leaders.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work in varied terms. Minsi Trails Council says it prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Lehigh University describes a goal of advancing learning through teaching, research, and service. Allentown Rescue Mission says its work is rescue, rehabilitation, and restoration for men in crisis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $493,271. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $351,200, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest award was $351,200 to United Way in Allentown, for “assist in achieving its mission.” Other notable grants included $25,541 to Greater LV Chamber of Commerce FD, $15,000 to Allentown Art Museum, $11,500 to Cedar Crest College, and $11,000 to PSD Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg L Butz as president; Lee A Butz, Steven D Butz, and Michael J Butz as vice presidents; and Dolores A Butz as secretary.
Butz Foundation is led by Greg L. Butz, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg L. Butz
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dolores A. Butz
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee A. Butz
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Butz
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. Butz
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eric R. Butz (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Shari L. Butz (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Butz Foundation
How much does Butz Foundation give each year?
Butz Foundation gave $493K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $560K across 35 grants.
What is Butz Foundation's typical grant size?
Butz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $15,415, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Butz Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Butz Foundation give grants?
Butz Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (17 grants) and Bethlehem, PA (8 grants).
Does Butz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Butz Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist in Achieving Its Mission" (27 grants).
Who are Butz Foundation's largest grantees?
Butz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way ($351,200), Greater LV Chamber of Commerce FD ($25,541) and Allentown Art Museum ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Butz Foundation?
Butz Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $498K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Butz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, educational institutions, community organizations, and service providers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Butz Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Butz Foundation's EIN?
Butz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2940646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Butz Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Butz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/butz-foundation-morg_1ed01cd2843e4e729793870148f335c7
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