THE BUTCHER FUND
https://N/ATotal Given 2017–2020
$3.5M
63 grants · $869K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
59%
supporter · 19/32 multi-year
repeat
$3.4M
Assets · 2020
32
Distinct recipients
About
THE PRIVATE FOUNDATION WAS TERMINATED ON MARCH 31, 2019 UNDER SECTION 507(B)(1)(A) AND DISTRIBUTED, AS GRANTS, ALL ASSETS TO THE DONOR ADVISED FUND LISTED IN PART XV. THE IRS REQUIRED CERTIFIED TERMINATION DOCUMENT, PLAN OF DISSOLUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY, AND WRITTEN CONSENT ARE ATTACHED TO THIS TAX RETURN.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
C BOONE SCHWARTZEL
Phone
7136541133
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
NO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Restrictions
NONE TO INDIVIDUALS - OTHERWISE EVALUATED CASE BY CASE BY TRUSTEES
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $153K | $3.2M | $367K | 22 |
| 2018 | $150K | $3.3M | $400K | 19 |
| 2019 | $159K | $3.4M | $318K | 21 |
| 2020 | $3.0M | $0 | $254K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 63 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$55K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$3.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BOONE SCHWARTZEL | PRESIDENT | — |
| JOHN E BUTCHER | DIRECTOR | — |
| ALLEN BUTCHER | DIRECTOR | — |
| R ERNEST BUTCHER | VP/ASSISTANT TREASURER | — |
| ANNA B NEMETI | TREASURER | — |
| KD BUTCHER | SECRETARY | — |
| CHRISTOPHER D BUTCHER | ASST SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (63 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $3,011,903 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| SAN MARCOS ACADEMY | SAN MARCOS, TX | $15,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| SAN MARCOS BAPTIST ACADEMY | SAN MARCOS, TX | $15,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| TEAM RUBICON INC | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $15,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION | OSHKOSH, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION | OSHKOSH, WI | $15,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| PTSD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | HOUSTON, TX | $13,725 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| SAN MARCOS ACADEMY | SAN MARCOS, TX | $12,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION - HOUSTON PBS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT LOCAL NETWORK | 2019 |
| HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION - HOUSTON PBS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT LOCAL NETWORK | 2018 |
| HOUSTON'S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| STEVENS & PRUETT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN & ANIMALS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| STEVENS & PRUETT FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN & ANIMALS | ROSHARON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| TAO FELLOWSHIP | COTTONWOOD, AZ | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| VOLUNTEER HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| TAO FELLOWSHIP | SEDONA, AZ | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| TAO FELLOWSHIP | SEDONA, AZ | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA FOUNDATION - HOUSTON PBS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | SUPPORT LOCAL NETWORK | 2017 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| HOUSTON'S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| HOUSTON'S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| TEAM RUBICON INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |
| EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION | OSHKOSH, WI | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| MEADOW WOOD ELEMENTARY PTA | HOUSTON, TX | $9,005 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, OPERATING SUPPORT | 2019 |