The David Butler Family Foundation
The David Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Keswick, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $784K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $44K.
The David Butler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The David Butler Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,833
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $783,658
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (89% 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 The David Butler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia ($15K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The David Butler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 119% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $15K (2022) to $68K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Front Porch Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| International Bluegrass Music Assoc Nashville, TN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Women's Initiative Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Paramount Theater Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $783,658 | $48,037 | $47,793 | $35,000 | 6 | $44,228 | $44,472 | $36,678 |
| 2023 | $730,916 | $32,118 | $38,940 | $27,500 | 5 | $30,734 | $23,912 | $36,217 |
| 2022 | $646,810 | $24,075 | $28,971 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $10,104 | $34,989 |
| 2021 | $847,685 | $34,112 | $24,038 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | $26,074 | $38,944 |
| 2020 | $745,862 | $19,385 | $78,450 | $68,080 | 14 | — | $9,707 | $31,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David Butler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David Butler Family Foundation is led by David Butler, Chairman & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Butler
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Butler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Winstead
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 The David Butler Family Foundation
How much does The David Butler Family Foundation give each year?
The David Butler Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 5 grants.
What is The David Butler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The David Butler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David Butler Family Foundation give grants?
The David Butler Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (5 grants).
Who are The David Butler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The David Butler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Virginia ($15,000), Front Porch ($10,000) and International Bluegrass Music Assoc ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David Butler Family Foundation?
The David Butler Family Foundation reported $784K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The David Butler Family Foundation's EIN?
The David Butler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2206532. 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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