The Butler Foundation
The Butler Foundation is a private family foundation based in Covington, Kentucky. Established in 1980, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to providing life-enhancing opportunities for individuals and families in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.5M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$973K
-18.0% YoY
Grant Count
57
-17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-0.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission centers on changing lives through life-enhancing opportunities for individuals and families. It gives primarily for the basic needs of the poor in northern Kentucky.
The Foundation's funding priorities reflect its historical commitment to supporting:
- Individuals with physical and mental disabilities
- Children and families at risk
- Victims of abuse and neglect
- Frail and elderly individuals
Grantmaking
The Foundation made 69 grants in the most recent reporting year. Grant types include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on northern Kentucky, with particular emphasis on the Covington area and surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $13,471,911
- Total Revenues: $230,450
- Total Expenses: $230,047
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13.5 million
- Total Revenues: $2.09 million
- Total Expenses: $1.25 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,471,508 | $12,641,378 | $13,633,201 |
| Revenue | $2,088,087 | $802,171 | $7,550,635 |
| Expenses | $1,250,797 | $1,507,544 | $1,201,312 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,226,286 | $1,439,982 | $1,186,096 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,230,541 | $362,484 | $1,991,395 |
| Distributable Amount | $611,095 | $592,805 | $653,034 |
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
231 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Butler Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTY BUTLER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BOB KLARE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTA BUTLER | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| TOM BANTA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA SCHAEFER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | — |
| WILLIAM P BUTLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN BUTLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMANDA KOLAR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
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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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