The Enterline Foundation
The Enterline Foundation is a private foundation based in Buford, Georgia, focused on supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and the organizations that serve them. Founded in 2001 as a 501(c)(3), it describes its work as combining grantmaking with capacity building and collaboration.
The Enterline Foundation at a glance
In short: The Enterline Foundation gave $278K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Illinois. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,196
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,128
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,477,562
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (13 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Enterline Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s website says the 2026 process is invitation-only and that all invitations for that year have been extended. Its filing directs applicants to the website for grant distribution guidelines, requirements, and restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- Refer to the foundation’s website for deadlines.
- Deadline
- Refer to the foundation’s website for deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Enterline Foundation
Mailing address: 2699 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518
Phone: (770) 271-3032
Email: tpastoric@enterlinefoundation.org
Website: https://www.enterlinefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Enterline Foundation
Who The Enterline Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland State University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 113 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. The largest recipient-state shares were Illinois (27%), Georgia (15%), Ohio (9%), Pennsylvania (9%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Enterline Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 25 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 394% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2021) to $374K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | SPECIAL NEED / IDD Solutions Hub Funding | $19,778 |
| Hi-Hope Service Center Inc Lawrenceville, GA | Special Purpose - Project Funding - Furnishing for Rivera Group Home | $15,618 |
| Lighthouse Vocational Services New Holland, PA | Special Purpose - Establishment of Customized Employment Services | $15,000 |
| Encore Developmental Services Clinton, IL | Special Purpose - Project Funding - Building Safety Improvements | $15,000 |
| Quality Life Concepts Inc Great Fals, MT | Special Purpose - Project Funding - Laundrymat Employment | $15,000 |
| The Nika Project Novato, CA | Special Purpose - Project Funding - Provide essential tools and training for successful communication and self-expression | $15,000 |
| Cedar Lake Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | Special Purpose - Funding to increase the number of qualified homeproviders for residential care | $15,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Seguin Cicero, IL | Special Purpose - Project Funding - Telehealth for group homes | $15,000 |
| L'Arche Chicago Forest Park, IL | Special Purpose - Funds for Wheelchair Accessible Van | $15,000 |
| Holy Angels Inc Belmont, NC | General Fund / No Restrictions | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,477,562 | $724,424 | $530,003 | $278,196 | 25 | $457,434 | $111,572 | $116,180 |
| 2023 | $2,283,141 | $219,596 | $484,368 | $320,255 | 24 | $457,317 | $49,858 | $108,577 |
| 2022 | $2,547,913 | $339,227 | $378,568 | $137,874 | 15 | $353,216 | $174,107 | $127,291 |
| 2021 | $2,587,254 | $807,117 | $236,096 | $117,387 | 13 | $217,567 | $148,620 | $105,130 |
| 2020 | $2,016,233 | $532,439 | $528,280 | $373,974 | 36 | — | $16,582 | $96,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Enterline Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K 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
The foundation’s mission is to leverage resources, relationships, and experience to promote a sustainable system of service and support that improves the lives of people with IDD.
Its stated grantmaking priority is Access to Services for people with IDD. For 2026, the foundation says it has moved to an invitation-only grant process. Its website defines eligible applicants as IDD service providers or sector-level organizations that support providers or the sector.
Examples of supported organizations’ work include HI-Hope Service Center’s services to empower people with IDD to live meaningful lives; Lighthouse Vocational Services’ vocational services for people with developmental disabilities; and L’Arche Chicago’s inclusive home life for people with and without intellectual disabilities. These are the organizations’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $278,196. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $19,778, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest listed grants were $19,778 to Cleveland State University for special-needs/IDD Solutions Hub funding; $15,618 to HI-Hope Service Center for furnishings for a group home; and $15,000 each to Lighthouse Vocational Services for establishing customized employment services, Encore Developmental Services for building safety improvements, and L’Arche Chicago for a wheelchair-accessible van.
The foundation’s website describes single-year grants as open-call awards of up to $25,000 for applicants with annual operating budgets below $10 million. It describes multi-year grants as invitation-only capacity-building awards of up to $25,000 per year, or $75,000 over three years. Applicants must be an eligible IDD-sector organization, have operated as a 501(c)(3) for at least two full years before the funding deadline, have at least one full-time employee, and not have received funding in the previous year’s grant cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry L. Enterline as chairman and Susan Boland Butts as executive director. It also lists Keith E. Pugh, Kathleen M. Richards, Louis S. Baga, Alexa M. Miller, Phillip C. Thornberry, and D. D. Spivey as trustees.
The Enterline Foundation is led by Susan Boland Butts, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Boland Butts
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$48K (2024)
Enterline Larry L.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baga Louis S.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pugh Keith E.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richards Kathleen M.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thornberry Phillip C.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miller Alexa M
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spivey D D
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rivera Anthony P. (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Susan Boland Butts (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Enterline Foundation
How much does The Enterline Foundation give each year?
The Enterline Foundation gave $278K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $320K across 24 grants.
What is The Enterline Foundation's typical grant size?
The Enterline Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,128, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Enterline Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Enterline Foundation give grants?
The Enterline Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (15%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Enterline Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of The Enterline Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Enterline Foundation's largest grantees?
The Enterline Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland State University ($19,778), Hi-Hope Service Center Inc ($15,618) and Lighthouse Vocational Services ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Enterline Foundation?
The Enterline Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $457K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Enterline Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to leverage resources, relationships, and experience to promote a sustainable system of service and support that improves the lives of people with IDD. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Enterline Foundation?
The foundation’s website says the 2026 process is invitation-only and that all invitations for that year have been extended. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Enterline Foundation's EIN?
The Enterline Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6073689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Live grants for the work The Enterline Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Enterline Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-enterline-foundation-morg_b322263540f548838c0393dbf4116e62
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