Rubio Butterfield Foundation
The Rubio Butterfield Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $11,417,146, with awards to organizations in several states. The filing describes its program as a transfer from the David C Butterfield and Alfonso D Rubio Memorial Foundation.
Rubio Butterfield Foundation at a glance
In short: Rubio Butterfield Foundation gave $11.4M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $714K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,417,146
- +4225.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +433.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $713,572
- +711.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $215,240,102
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rubio Butterfield Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Jay Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (415) 362-5990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rubio Butterfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Skystone Foundation ($7.0M). Together the top 10 received $11.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 19 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Arizona (61%), Pennsylvania (26%), Colorado (5%), New York (4%), and New Mexico (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rubio Butterfield Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 135% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $264K (2023) to $11.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $11.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skystone Foundation Flagstaff, AZ | General Support. | $7,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Support. | $3,000,000 |
| Galisteo Art Foundation Aspen, CO | General Support. | $442,000 |
| Deed Community Giving Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support. | $204,000 |
| Site Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | General Support. | $200,000 |
| One for Democracy Fund New York, NY | General Support. | $150,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | General Support. | $148,866 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | General Support. | $100,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach Bridgehampton, NY | General Support. | $50,000 |
| Art Production Fund New York, NY | General Support. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,240,102 | $63,091,247 | $14,601,559 | $11,417,146 | 16 | $11,618,009 | $51,795,505 | $8,598,678 |
| 2023 | $205,407,839 | $64,356,685 | $1,012,189 | $263,944 | 3 | $374,475 | $43,395,165 | $2,094,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rubio Butterfield Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.6M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes philanthropy and donor-advised funds, contemporary art and photography, and basic-needs services. For example, National Philanthropic Trust describes its work as helping donors pursue philanthropic goals and administering donor-advised funds. SITE Santa Fe says it celebrates contemporary creative expression, while the Aspen Art Museum describes its work as advancing contemporary art through exhibitions, critical dialogues, and community engagement. Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and other necessities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $11,417,146. Grants ranged from $1,010 to $7,000,000, with a median award of $75,000. The largest awards were $7,000,000 to Skystone Foundation and $3,000,000 to National Philanthropic Trust, both for general support. Other notable awards included $442,000 to Galisteo Art Foundation, $204,000 to Deed Community Giving Foundation, and $200,000 to SITE Santa Fe; each was also listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Butterfield as chief executive officer and Jennifer Butterfield as chief financial officer/secretary.
Rubio Butterfield Foundation is led by Daniel Butterfield, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Butterfield
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Butterfield
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Rubio Butterfield Foundation
How much does Rubio Butterfield Foundation give each year?
Rubio Butterfield Foundation gave $11.4M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $264K across 3 grants.
What is Rubio Butterfield Foundation's typical grant size?
Rubio Butterfield Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $713,572, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rubio Butterfield Foundation give grants?
Rubio Butterfield Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Rubio Butterfield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rubio Butterfield Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rubio Butterfield Foundation's largest grantees?
Rubio Butterfield Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Skystone Foundation ($7,000,000), National Philanthropic Trust ($3,000,000) and Galisteo Art Foundation ($442,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rubio Butterfield Foundation?
Rubio Butterfield Foundation reported $215.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rubio Butterfield Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes philanthropy and donor-advised funds, contemporary art and photography, and basic-needs services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rubio Butterfield Foundation?
The foundation 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 Rubio Butterfield Foundation's EIN?
Rubio Butterfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4089481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Rubio Butterfield 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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