Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust
The Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $68,000, all listed for scholarships to educational institutions.
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust gave $68K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,667
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $1,103,662
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (503) 464-3580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Montana Missoula ($14K). Together the top 9 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($20,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana and 15% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $79K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,400 |
| University of Montana Missoula Missoula, MT | Scholarship | $13,600 |
| MSU - Billings Billings, MT | Scholarship | $6,800 |
| MSU - Northern Harve, MT | Scholarship | $6,800 |
| Seminary of the Southwest Austin, TX | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| University of Providence Great Falls, MT | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| University of Montana Western Dillon, MT | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| St Edward's University Austin, TX | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| Carroll College Helena, MT | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | Scholarship | $3,400 |
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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 | $1,103,662 | $79,371 | $84,436 | $68,000 | 12 | $70,958 | $65,784 | $68,054 |
| 2024 | $1,138,228 | $49,197 | $81,301 | $65,000 | 12 | $67,876 | $36,032 | $64,151 |
| 2023 | $1,170,332 | $91,044 | $98,149 | $79,000 | 16 | $82,029 | $77,047 | $61,426 |
| 2022 | $1,177,528 | $133,323 | $84,667 | $65,250 | 12 | $68,354 | $118,609 | $73,602 |
| 2021 | $1,128,370 | $95,562 | $76,322 | $60,000 | 11 | — | $81,981 | $70,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships and went to colleges, universities, a seminary, and a school. Among the supported organizations, Rocky Mountain College describes its mission as educating future leaders through liberal arts and professional programs; Carroll College describes itself as a Catholic, diocesan liberal arts college; and an individual recipient Episcopal School describes its mission as nurturing children’s academic, creative, and spiritual potential.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $68,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,400 to $13,600, with a median grant of $3,400. The largest grants were $13,600 each to Montana State University Bozeman and the University of Montana Missoula, both for scholarships. Other grants included $6,800 each to MSU–Billings and MSU–Northern, and $3,400 each to Montana Tech University of Montana, Seminary of the Southwest, an individual recipient Episcopal School, University of Providence, University of Montana Western, St. Edward’s University, Carroll College, and Rocky Mountain College. Each was listed for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$15K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust
How much does Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust give each year?
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust gave $68K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 12 grants.
What is Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,400, and its average grant was $5,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust give grants?
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust gives mostly in Montana: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Billings, MT (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Montana Missoula ($13,600), MSU - Billings ($6,800) and MSU - Northern ($6,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($20,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust?
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships and went to colleges, universities, a seminary, and a school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's EIN?
Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6014941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jane Buttrey Memorial Trust 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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