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Butler Family Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-6101775 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $3.5M
- Grants reported
- 128
- Median grant
- $14.7K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | $1.8M |
| 2024 | 65 | $1.6M |
Where Butler Family Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC - METRO NY REGION NOW BLOOD CARE UNITED | RYE BROOK, NY | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $451.7K |
| GREAT LAKES ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOC | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $165K |
| RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $160K |
| JACKSON LABORATORY | BAR HARBOR, ME | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $158.3K |
| THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $156.5K |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $116K |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC - METRO NY REGION | RYE BROOK, NY | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $84.2K |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $66K |
| RAVINIA FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $65K |
| MOTHERS TR FOUNDATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $60K |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $60K |
| FIELD MUSUEM OF NATURAL HISTORY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $55K |
| GREAT LAKES ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOC | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $54K |
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY | HAMILTON, NY | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $50K |
| JACKSON LABORATORY | BAR HARBOR, ME | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $50K |
| DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY | RIVER FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATIONGENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $50K |
| THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $45K |
| LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $40K |
| BROOKS SCHOOL | NORTH ANDOVER, MA | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $38K |
| URBAN RIVERS INC | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $35K |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $35K |
| PHOENIX SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $32.5K |
| HISTORY CENTER OF LAKE FOREST LAKE BLUFF | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $30K |
| SOUTHWESTERN HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL | KISMET, KS | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2025 | $30K |
| PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | 2024 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- KAREN B CONNELL
- Address
- 825 S WAUKEGAN RD SUITE A8 PMB 218 LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045
- Phone
- 9176019652
- Deadlines
- THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
- Application materials
- THERE ARE NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORMS. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT.
- Restrictions
- ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, OR CHARITABLE AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTION 170(C).
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Butler Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.