M Verna Butterer Educational Trust
The M Verna Butterer Educational Trust is an independent private foundation established in 1994 and headquartered in Fountainville, Pennsylvania. The organization provides financial assistance to qualified residents of Bucks County, Pennsylvania who seek to pursue post-secondary education.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$249K
-0.4% YoY
Grant Count
35
-2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+2.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust awards combinations of scholarships and interest-free loans to Bucks County, PA residents who demonstrate financial need and want to pursue post-high school education. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its scholarship program.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made grants totaling at least $186,471 across 24 recipients, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total assets: $7,160,433
- Total revenues: $400,080
- Total expenses: $348,007
- Number of employees: 1
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $7,108,358
- Total giving: $249,967
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,160,433 | $7,108,358 | $7,012,692 |
| Revenue | $400,080 | $435,040 | $380,715 |
| Expenses | $348,007 | $339,374 | $320,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $590,097 | $586,289 | $538,034 |
| Net Investment Income | $400,080 | $434,740 | $380,715 |
| Distributable Amount | $417,264 | $441,575 | $463,529 |
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
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE BARNHURST | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| MIRIAM M REIMEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
| ELISSA J KIRKEGARD | ADMINISTRATOR | 30 | $65,760 |
| SHANNON E JEFFERSON-STELLATO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.butterer.org
- Telephone: 215-249-0503
- Mailing Address: PO Box 273, Fountainville, PA 18923-0273
- EIN: 23-7751390
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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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