William Butterworth Foundation

EIN 464274627

Davenport, IA 52807 |(309) 743-2700

https://WWW.BUTTERWORTHCENTER.COM
Total Given 2020–2024
$79K
43 grants · $16K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$2K
grant size
48%
supporter · 10/21 multi-year
repeat
$45.5M
Assets (2024)
21
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person CLEMENT T HANSON FOUNDATION-CO MOLI
Phone (309) 743-2700
Deadlines WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNDER THIS PROGRAM AS OF 2018.
How to Apply HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO INQUIRE ABOUT THE BUTTERWORTH/DEERE-WIMAN SCHOLARSHIP TO THEIR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ARE INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR THE LOCAL CLEM HANSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP-SINCE MEMBERS OF THAT FOUNDATION SELECT RECIPIENTS FOR BOTH FOUNDATIONS EACH YEAR DURING THEIR OWN INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS. WHEN A STUDENT APPLIES FOR A CLEM HANSON SCHOLARSHIP, HE/SHE IS SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING FOR A BUTTERWORTH/DEERE-WIMAN SCHOLARSHIP. A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF WILLIAM BUTTERWORTH FOUNDATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS FORM POLICIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE ADVISORY BOARD REGARDING THEIR IMPLEMENTATION. THE ENTIRE ADVISORY BOARD MUST APPROVE THE COMMITTEE'S SUGGESTIONS BY VOTE. THE BUSINESS MANAGER ADMINISTERS THE DETAILS OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH COMMUNICATION WITH RECIPIENTS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND UNIV FINANCIAL AID DEPTS.
Restrictions THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE USED TO SELECT RECIPIENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL, HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT $2,000 ANNUALLY: 1. RESIDENT OF MOLINE DISTRICT 40. 2. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (AWARDS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY GRANTED TO STUDENTS WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE POINT AVERAGE, BUT EVIDENCE OF CONSCIENTIOUS ATTENTION TO ACADEMICS IS REQUIRED.) 3. FINANICAL NEED. 4. PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. 5. PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. 6. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED TWO OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $19K $45.7M $1.4M 11
2021 $16K $49.1M $3.7M 8
2022 $15K $42.1M $4.3M 8
2023 $15K $44.2M $1.4M 9
2024 $15K $45.5M $2.6M 7

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 43 grants on record

Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$4K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (43 total)

Purpose
Augustana College Rock Island, IL $3,500 SCHOLARSHIPS & CLOSE THE GAP AWARD 2020
Scott Community College Foundation Bettendorf, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2020
Western Illinois University Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2020
Augustana College Rock Island, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2021
Scott Community College Foundation Bettendorf, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2021
Western Illinois University Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2021
Black Hawk College Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2021
St Ambrose University Davenport, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2021
Augustana College Rock Island, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
Black Hawk College Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
Scott Community College Foundation Bettendorf, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
St Ambrose University Davenport, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
Western Illinois University Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
Augustana College Rock Island, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
Black Hawk College Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
Scott County Community College Bettendorf, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
St Ambrose University Davenport, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
Western Illinois University Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
Augustana College Rock Island, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
Black Hawk College Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
Scott County Community College Bettendorf, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
St Ambrose University Davenport, IA $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
Western Illinois University Foundation Moline, IL $2,500 SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
Illinois State University Normal, IL $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS 2020
Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS 2020