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The Butler Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Iowa, Illinois, and Massachusetts. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART
$15.2M
63%

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.9M
8%

Lyric Opera of Chicago
$1.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and Massachusetts. 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 BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $16.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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