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The Charles Butt Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Texas, New York, and California, having disbursed a total of $24.1 million across 34 grantees in 2019. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE HOLDSWORTH CENTER
$13M
47%

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$1.5M
5%
CAST INC
$1.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION?
No. THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION give?
THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $24.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE HOLDSWORTH CENTER, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and CAST INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION?
THE CHARLES BUTT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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