The Butcher Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $225K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.0M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$3.0M
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Butcher Fund reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Butcher Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Butcher Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $225K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $254,062 |
| Expenses | $3,047,660 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $225,238 |
| Distributable Amount | $169,389 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Greater Houston Community Foundation ($3,011,903).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,011,903 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOONE SCHWARTZEL | PRESIDENT | 8 | — |
| JOHN E BUTCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEN BUTCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| R ERNEST BUTCHER | VP/ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANNA B NEMETI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KD BUTCHER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTCHER | ASST SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butcher Fund?
The Butcher Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does The Butcher Fund operate?
The Butcher Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does The Butcher Fund award?
In 2020, The Butcher Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $3.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Butcher Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Butcher Fund reported a distributable amount of $169K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Butcher Fund's EIN?
The Butcher Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6074669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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