Butler Family Foundation

Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa with $38M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$38Mtotal assets
1996IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Butler Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Lyric Opera Of Chicago $500K
  • Dubuque Museum Of Art $392K
  • Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Dubuque $200K
  • Noble Schools $105K
  • University Of Dubuque $102K
  • Illinois Network Of Charter Schools $50K
  • Liberty Justice Center $50K
  • American Enterprise Institute $50K
  • Telluride Foundation $30K
  • Dubuque Dream Center $28K
  • Clarke University $26K
  • Young Americans For Liberty Foundation $25K
  • Loras College $25K
  • Mayo Foundation $25K
  • National Trust For Historic Preservation $25K
  • Babson College $25K
  • Friends Of Homacho $15K
  • Leadership Institute $15K
  • Wellesley College $10K
  • Hillsdale College $10K
  • Dubuque Symphony Orchestra $7K
  • Grand Opera House $7K
  • Union League Boys & Girls Clubs $6K
  • Camp Albrecht Acres Of The Midwest $5K
  • Mercyone Dubuque Foundation $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$2.8M
  • FY2021$3.1M
  • FY2022$4.6M
  • FY2023$1.8M

About Butler Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDubuque, Iowa
  • EIN421429940
  • IRS ruling1996

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Butler Family Foundation?

Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubuque, Iowa with $38M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Butler Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Butler Family Foundation?

Butler Family Foundation's EIN is 421429940. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Butler Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Butler Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Butler Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.