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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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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