Butzel Long Charitable Trust
The Butzel Long Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in April 1984 and based in Detroit, Michigan. The trust is affiliated with Butzel Long, a law firm with a presence in Detroit for more than 160 years. The foundation operates as a company-sponsored foundation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54K
+718.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$63K
-4.5% YoY
Grant Count
41
-22.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+23.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation identifies its official purpose as community chest and united way activities. Grant-making priorities focus on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular emphasis on supporting organizations in Michigan, Florida, and New York.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants with typical award amounts ranging from $100 to $10,825. In 2024, the trust reported total giving of $62,880. The foundation accepts applications with a submission deadline of December 31 each year.
Review Cycle
of December 31 each year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Florida, and New York, with particular emphasis on the metro Detroit community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $53,643
- Total Revenue: $109,966
- Total Expenses: $62,880
- Net Income: $47,086
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Assets: $6,557 (ledger value)
- Income: $55,840
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from contributions received ($109,904 in 2024).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,643 | $6,557 | $17,047 |
| Revenue | $109,966 | $55,840 | $47,617 |
| Expenses | $62,880 | $66,330 | $57,283 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $62,880 | $66,330 | $57,283 |
| Net Investment Income | $62 | $63 | $14 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,051 | $977 | $1,062 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 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
Paul Mersino, an attorney and shareholder at Butzel Long, serves as Trustee of the Charitable Trust.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD E RASSEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES E WYNNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL M MERSINO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2020, the Butzel Long Charitable Trust expanded its community support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The trust provided funding to multiple organizations including a $2,500 grant to the Pope Francis Warming Center and continued sponsorship of cultural events. The foundation has maintained consistent year-round giving to metro Detroit community organizations, charities, and local activities.
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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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