The George and Anne Butler Foundation
The George and Anne Butler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $793K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $87K.
The George and Anne Butler Foundation at a glance
In short: The George and Anne Butler Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,111
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $793,301
- +3.9% 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 The George and Anne Butler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington on the Brazos Historical ($15K). Together the top 9 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The George and Anne Butler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $45K (2023) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington on the Brazos Historical Washington, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lord of the Streets Episcopal Churc Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Suits for Sons Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chapelwood United Methodist Church Houston, TX | Religious Org/Charitable | $5,000 |
| Church of St John the Divine Houston, TX | Religious Org/Charitable | $5,000 |
| Independence Historical Society Independence, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Texas Am University College Station, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| A Place for Peanut-Horse Rescuether West New ULM, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Charity League of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $793,301 | $97,855 | $67,846 | $55,000 | 9 | $56,235 | $86,844 | $49,456 |
| 2023 | $763,292 | $43,067 | $54,819 | $45,000 | 8 | $45,993 | $34,241 | $45,916 |
| 2022 | $775,044 | $23,712 | $60,018 | $48,000 | 11 | $49,107 | $14,077 | $47,079 |
| 2021 | $810,432 | $81,302 | $61,965 | $51,000 | 11 | $51,882 | $71,219 | $51,522 |
| 2020 | $793,595 | $36,471 | $57,051 | $47,500 | 9 | — | $27,855 | $44,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Anne Butler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Anne Butler Foundation is led by George Grainger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Grainger
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Butler Grainger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ida Jo Morgan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.4 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 George and Anne Butler Foundation
How much does The George and Anne Butler Foundation give each year?
The George and Anne Butler Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 8 grants.
What is The George and Anne Butler Foundation's typical grant size?
The George and Anne Butler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George and Anne Butler Foundation give grants?
The George and Anne Butler Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The George and Anne Butler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The George and Anne Butler Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The George and Anne Butler Foundation's largest grantees?
The George and Anne Butler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington on the Brazos Historical ($15,000), Lord of the Streets Episcopal Churc ($5,000) and Suits for Sons ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Anne Butler Foundation?
The George and Anne Butler Foundation reported $793K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George and Anne Butler Foundation's EIN?
The George and Anne Butler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6063429. 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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