THE BUTLER FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$2.9M
105 grants · $360K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $5K–$35K
grant size
48%
supporter · 20/42 multi-year
repeat
$11.3M
Assets · 2021
42
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE BUTLER FOUNDATION CYNTHIA WENTW
Phone
6033697224
Deadlines
THERE IS NO FORMAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
How to Apply
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS ONLY - THERE IS NO FORMAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE. THE APPLICANT SUBMITS THE APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BUTLER FOUNDATION. THE APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO WRITE AN ESSAY AND SUPPLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADES IN ADDITION TO OTHER INFORMATION.
Restrictions
US APPLICANTS ARE LIMITED TO THE CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES OF NES LABS. THE TRUST IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TO GIVE A SCHOLARSHIP TO AN INDIGENOUS CHILD FROM ECUADOR TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY. THERE IS NO RESTRICTION ON THIS GRANT OTHER THAN THAT THE CHILD COME FROM A POORER COMMUNITY WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF ECUADOR. EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS ECUADORIAN SCHOLARSHIP.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $357K | $9.2M | $374K | 28 |
| 2017 | $309K | $9.9M | $332K | 13 |
| 2018 | $413K | $8.8M | $1.1M | 17 |
| 2019 | N/A | $10.2M | $411K | N/A |
| 2020 | $428K | $10.1M | $188K | 11 |
| 2021 | $616K | $11.3M | $208K | 13 |
| 2022 | $236K | $9.8M | $274K | 9 |
| 2023 | $522K | $10.1M | $652K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 105 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$15K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$35K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA WENTWORTH | EXECUTIVE DIR. | $97K |
| GRAHAM MCSWINEY | TRUSTEE | — |
| MARJORIE BUTLER | TRUSTEE | — |
| BONNIE BUNNING | TRUSTEE | — |
| BARBARA BUTLER | TRUSTEE | — |
| CLARA BUTLER | TRUSTEE | — |
| CAITLIN BUNNING | TRUSTEE | — |
| JESSIE BUNNING | TRUSTEE | — |
| STEVEN ALBRECHT | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (105 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY OF TOCAGON | SAN RAFAEL DE LA LAGUNA | $150,000 | SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR THE COMMUNITY OF TOCAGON, ECUADOR | 2023 |
| COMUNIDAD HUAYCOPUNGO | SAN RAFAEL OTAVALOIMBARUR | $130,000 | SEWAGE SYSTEM FOR HUAYCOPUNGO | 2021 |
| FRIENDS OF MINDO CLOUD FOREST | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $117,825 | OPERATING FUNDS, PURCHASE OF VEHICLE AND PARQUE CONDOR | 2021 |
| FRIENDS OF MINDO CLOUD FOREST | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $110,000 | PACHA QUINDI LAND GRANT | 2020 |
| NH PUBLIC TELEVISION | DURHAM, NH | $110,000 | CATCH & CONSERVE | 2016 |
| JOCOTOCO CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | EXPANSION OF BUENAVENTURA RESERVE, ECUADOR AND NARUPA EXPANSION | 2023 |
| NH PUBLIC TELEVISION | DURHAM, NH | $97,186 | FILM - PANDEMIC AT PATUXET | 2021 |
| MASS EYE & EAR ASSOCIATES | BOSTON, MA | $95,000 | EQUIPMENT - CYTOFLEX CYTOMETER | 2023 |
| EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $75,452 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| MASS EYE & EAR INFIRMARY | BOSTON, MA | $73,333 | ONE COMPUTING NODE | 2018 |
| JOCOTOCO CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $70,000 | EXPANSION BY 99 HECTARES OF TAPICHALACA RESERVE IN ECUADOR | 2022 |
| NH PUBLIC TELEVISION | DURHAM, NH | $67,587 | CONSERVATION | 2018 |
| NH PUBLIC TELEVISION | DURHAM, NH | $67,586 | CONSERVATION | 2017 |
| JOCOTOCO CONSERVATION FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $65,000 | BUENAVENTURA PRESERVE EXPANSION | 2021 |
| MASS EYE & EAR ASSOCIATES | BOSTON, MA | $65,000 | GRANT TOWARD PURCHASE OF SANGER DNA SEQUENCER | 2022 |
| ELAINE CONNERS CENTER FOR WILDLIFE | MADISON, NH | $63,427 | PAY THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2020 |
| RAINFOREST TRUST | WARRENTON, VA | $62,500 | JOCOTOCO-BUENAVENTURA LAND PURCHASE | 2018 |
| RAINFOREST TRUST | WARRENTON, VA | $59,500 | JORUPE RESERVE GRANT | 2020 |
| MASS EYE & EAR ASSOCIATES | BOSTON, MA | $54,000 | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT | 2021 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IN NH | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | ACQUISITION OF GRAY MIST FARM | 2021 |
| AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | CONCORD, NH | $50,000 | MOTUS EQUIPMENT | 2020 |
| FRIENDS OF MINDO CLOUD FOREST | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $45,080 | CONDOR REHAB FACILITY TO MAINTAIN CASHFLOW OF THE FACILITY DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC | 2020 |
| IGLESIA EVANGELICA JESUS DE NAZARET | OTAVALO IMBABURA | $40,000 | BATHROOM INSTALLATION | 2017 |
| FRIENDS OF MINDO CLOUD FOREST | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $39,000 | INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT MILPE GARDENS | 2018 |
| MASS EYE & EAR ASSOCIATES | BOSTON, MA | $38,000 | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR GENETIC TESTING | 2020 |