The Edward H Butler Foundation
EIN 166019785Total Given 2020–2024
$1.8M
122 grants · $361K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
70%
deep partner · 30/43 multi-year
repeat
$5.9M
Assets (2024)
43
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EDWARD B RIGHTER
Phone
(716) 856-3300
Deadlines
JULY 31ST - GRANT REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE TRUSTEES ANNUALLY IN THE FALL.
How to Apply
ALL REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT REQUESTED AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED.
Restrictions
THE TRUSTEES FOCUS PRIMARILY ON GRANT REQUESTS RECEIVED FROM ORGANIZATIONS IN BUFFALO AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF WESTERN NEW YORK.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $304K | $5.1M | $154K | 25 |
| 2021 | $242K | $5.9M | $199K | 23 |
| 2022 | $272K | $4.5M | $301K | 29 |
| 2023 | $382K | $5.3M | $280K | 20 |
| 2024 | $606K | $5.9M | $541K | 25 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 122 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$250K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (122 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $250,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| One Symphony Circle | Buffalo, NY | $100,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens | Buffalo, NY | $80,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - EXPANSION PROJECT | 2020 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| One Symphony Circle | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| One Symphony Circle | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| One Symphony Circle | Buffalo, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $46,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Explore and More Childrens Museum | Buffalo, NY | $34,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - EDUCATION PLAY ZONE | 2020 |
| Buffalo Zoological Gardens | Buffalo, NY | $30,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Water Compass | Boston, MA | $30,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Water Compass | Boston, MA | $30,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Buffalo Zoological Gardens | Buffalo, NY | $27,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| West Side Community Services | Buffalo, NY | $26,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Nardin Academy - Montessori Early Childhood Program | Buffalo, NY | $25,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR MONTESSORI EDUCATION FACILITY | 2021 |
| Water Compass | Boston, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Water Compass | Boston, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Nardin Academy - Montessori Early Childhood Program | Buffalo, NY | $25,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR MONTESSORI EDUCATION FACILITY | 2022 |
| Water Compass | Boston, MA | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | $20,000 | BUTLER MITCHELL HOUSE RENOVATION | 2020 |
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens | Buffalo, NY | $20,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - EXPANSION PROJECT | 2020 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | $20,000 | RESILIENCE FUND | 2020 |
| Nardin Academy - Montessori Early Childhood Program | Buffalo, NY | $20,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF OUTDOOR TENT | 2020 |