William Butterworth Foundation
William Butterworth Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Moline, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $2.3M.
William Butterworth Foundation at a glance
In short: William Butterworth Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,143
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $45,545,286
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (67% 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 William Butterworth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Augustana College ($3K). Together the top 5 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William Butterworth Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). 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 $19K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana College Rock Island, IL | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Scott County Community College Bettendorf, IA | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| St Ambrose University Davenport, IA | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Moline High School English Department Moline, IL | English Department Literature Grant | $2,000 |
| Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network Moline, IL | General Support | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with William Butterworth Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,545,286 | $2,616,458 | $2,141,022 | $15,000 | 7 | $1,810,695 | $2,298,588 |
| 2023 | $44,213,229 | $1,351,049 | $2,087,837 | $15,009 | 9 | $1,768,322 | $943,946 |
| 2022 | $42,133,266 | $4,285,252 | $2,018,924 | $14,700 | 8 | $1,574,159 | $3,077,290 |
| 2021 | $49,072,473 | $3,652,565 | $1,841,668 | $15,724 | 8 | $1,659,297 | $3,227,166 |
| 2020 | $45,666,976 | $1,422,700 | $1,805,950 | $19,000 | 11 | — | $1,256,064 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Butterworth Foundation is led by Heather Calvert, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Calvert
Executive Director
Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $87K (2024)
Matt Sivertsen
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Copeland
Finance Committee Chair
Board Member → Finance Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E. Brewer
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Dougal Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Moreno
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Manis
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Linville-Mass
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dodji Amouzouvi
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Strom
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Anderson
Former Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Steinbeck
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Foster
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Craig Mack (2020–2023) — Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair
- Former: Jeri L. Vandervinne (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kyle W. Gott (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark D. Churchill (2020–2023) — Finance Committee Chair
- Former: P. J. Foley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Gelaude (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Charlotte Doehler-Morrison (2020–2022) — Programs & Special Events Chair
- Former: Margarita Mojica (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa A. Holst (2020–2021) — Past Board Chair
- Former: Maureen Dickenson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mary E. Guy (2020) — Board Member
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 $87K, to Heather Calvert (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about William Butterworth Foundation
How much does William Butterworth Foundation give each year?
William Butterworth Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 9 grants.
What is William Butterworth Foundation's typical grant size?
William Butterworth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Butterworth Foundation give grants?
William Butterworth Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Moline, IL (2 grants).
Does William Butterworth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of William Butterworth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are William Butterworth Foundation's largest grantees?
William Butterworth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Augustana College ($2,500), Scott County Community College ($2,500) and St Ambrose University ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William Butterworth Foundation?
William Butterworth Foundation reported $45.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is William Butterworth Foundation?
William Butterworth Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Moline, IL. It holds $45.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is William Butterworth Foundation's EIN?
William Butterworth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4274627. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work William Butterworth Foundation funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in William Butterworth Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Bettendorf, IA
Quad Cities Community Foundation funds nonprofit operations and programs across areas including education, health, arts and culture, community development, youth, and the environment, primarily in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa, with some service to surrounding counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000; its Operations and Programs Grants program lists requests of $5,000–$20,000.
Assets
$209.7M
Grants
263
Total Given
$7.5M
Folds of Honor Foundation
Owasso, OK
Folds of Honor funds education scholarships for spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders killed or disabled in service, with awards available for K–12 and higher education in the United States and its territories. Awards are up to $5,000 per academic year, based on unmet need, and are paid directly to the school. It accepts scholarship applications through an online portal during its annual application window; it does not make grants to outside applicants.
Assets
$122.3M
Grants
1,551
Total Given
$37.6M
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Foundation supports charitable causes through donor-advised grants and selected funds, including scholarships, emergency assistance, disaster relief, arts and humanities, healthcare, and financial literacy, primarily in the Tulsa metro area and eastern Oklahoma, with some giving elsewhere in the United States. Its 2024 median grant was $18,560; selected field-of-interest funds have application cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
Sentry Insurance Foundation Inc
Stevens Point, WI
The foundation supports education, workforce development, United Way, and local organizations that improve quality of life and build equitable communities, especially in Wisconsin and Hawaii, including Maui. Its 2024 grants had a median of $1,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts requests by letter to Sentry Insurance stating the organization’s purpose and requested amount.
Assets
$9.9M
Grants
271
Total Given
$7.3M
Ernst & Young Foundation
New York, NY
Ernst & Young Foundation supports higher education through employee and partner matching gifts, as well as educational and special-project grants, including research, education forums, and programs that expand educational opportunity. In 2025, it made 637 grants ranging from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, to recipients across multiple states; the largest shares went to New York, Texas, California, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$47.6M
Grants
637
Total Given
$16.7M
Culver's Foundation Inc
Prairie Du Sac, WI
The foundation funds community needs, youth and families, local initiatives, and scholarships for Culver’s team members, with a strong local focus in Wisconsin and grants also reaching other states. In 2024, grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through an online process and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$8.1M
Grants
83
Total Given
$1.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from William Butterworth Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
William Butterworth Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?