T B Butler Foundation
T B Butler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tyler, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K. Net investment income was $151K.
T B Butler Foundation at a glance
In short: T B Butler Foundation gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,000
- Total assets
- $1,048,570
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who T B Butler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various - See Schedule 2 ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 35 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How T B Butler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various - See Schedule 2 See Attachd for City, TX | Various - See Schedule #2 | $57,000 |
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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 | $1,048,570 | $166,007 | $72,063 | $57,000 | 1 | $57,000 | $150,944 | $56,139 |
| 2023 | $955,869 | $41,436 | $73,247 | $57,000 | 1 | $57,000 | $25,189 | $53,033 |
| 2022 | $984,437 | $14,717 | $70,013 | $54,000 | 1 | $54,000 | $11,052 | $57,064 |
| 2021 | $1,038,733 | $75,995 | $67,654 | $54,000 | 1 | $54,000 | $63,062 | $62,785 |
| 2020 | $1,030,392 | $70,955 | $70,800 | $54,000 | 31 | — | $54,155 | $54,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T B Butler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T B Butler Foundation is led by Thomas Clyde, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Clyde
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Chandler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eloise Clyde Chandler
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 T B Butler Foundation
How much does T B Butler Foundation give each year?
T B Butler Foundation gave $57K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 1 grant.
How large is T B Butler Foundation?
T B Butler Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does T B Butler Foundation operate?
T B Butler Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is T B Butler Foundation's EIN?
T B Butler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2737670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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