The Paula S and Robert T Butler
The Paula S and Robert T Butler is a private foundation, based in Orangeburg, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $52K.
The Paula S and Robert T Butler at a glance
In short: The Paula S and Robert T Butler gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,147,062
- +695.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Paula S and Robert T Butler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Marks School ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Paula S and Robert T Butler gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $865K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks School Dallas, TX | Restricted for Awards to Students | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,147,062 | $4,515,734 | $15,827 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,100 | $52,021 | $55,697 |
| 2024 | $647,155 | $40,629 | $15,783 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,100 | $39,946 | $35,820 |
| 2023 | $622,309 | $1,028,757 | $865,679 | $865,000 | 2 | $865,100 | $28,208 | $34,987 |
| 2022 | $459,232 | $21,375 | $15,785 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,100 | $20,690 | $24,834 |
| 2021 | $453,645 | $32,297 | $15,379 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $32,288 | $25,977 |
| 2020 | $436,727 | $-246 | $15,721 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $8,683 | $22,587 |
| 2019 | $452,694 | $23,720 | $16,018 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $23,568 | $22,576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paula S and Robert T Butler reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paula S and Robert T Butler's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. David Sammons
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael K. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paula S. Butler
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Paula S and Robert T Butler
How much does The Paula S and Robert T Butler give each year?
The Paula S and Robert T Butler gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is The Paula S and Robert T Butler?
The Paula S and Robert T Butler reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Paula S and Robert T Butler operate?
The Paula S and Robert T Butler has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Paula S and Robert T Butler's EIN?
The Paula S and Robert T Butler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3397690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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