Je & Zb Butler Foundation Inc
The J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City dedicated to creating life-enhancing opportunities for at-risk and underserved individuals and families. Established in 1954, the foundation operates as a living legacy to its founders, Zella and Jack Butler, and their commitment to the New York and Jewish communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$93.9M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
85
-7.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+14.1% YoY
History & Mission
The foundation was created in response to the Butlers' personal experience with disability. Their only child, Barbara, was born in 1939 with severe developmental disabilities. This experience shaped the family's lifelong commitment to ensuring that people with special needs had access to programs that would enhance their lives. Zella dedicated herself to supporting blind university students in their academic pursuits, while Jack served as a mentor and friend to young people. The foundation's work continues their vision of compassion and service.
Mission Statement: Giving primarily to support life-enhancing opportunities for at-risk and underserved individuals and families through partnerships with community-based organizations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $340,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York (particularly the New York metro area)
- Massachusetts (Boston area)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $89,938,502
- Total Revenues: $6,485,698
- Total Expenses: $6,045,002
- Total Giving: $4,360,760 (based on 2024 data)
EIN: 13-6082916
Contact Information:
- Phone: 212-840-3456
- Website: www.butlerfoundation.org
- Address: c/o Anchin, 3 Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $93,878,311 | $89,938,502 | $88,185,237 |
| Revenue | $12,249,112 | $6,485,698 | $1,333,023 |
| Expenses | $7,271,517 | $6,045,002 | $6,903,176 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,841,383 | $4,513,680 | $5,177,154 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,855,714 | $5,023,991 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $5,809,761 | $5,218,925 | $5,455,290 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Je & Zb Butler Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bruce Doniger – President and Chief Executive Officer
- Patricia Goldman – Vice President
- Nicole Doniger – Director
The foundation operates with 3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE DONIGER | PRES/CFO | 20 | $144,300 |
| CAROL PARRISH | VP | 20 | — |
| PATRICIA GOLDMAN | VP/SECY/TREAS | 40 | $173,160 |
| NICOLE DONIGER | DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $144,503 |
| REBECCA PARRISH SNOWDON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $30,000 |
| DEBORA ISDALE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PAMELA MACAFFER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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