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Butler Family Foundation

Lake Forest, Illinois  ·  EIN 366101775  ·  Private foundation

Butler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.6M in grants paid and $13.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 182 individual grants from this funder — $5.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.0M
Total assets
182
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Butler Family Foundation funds

Butler Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based.

EducationFaith-Based

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Butler Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached Schedule for Recipient
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
See Attached, IL$1.6M2020
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Lake Forest, IL$165K2024
Art Institute of Chicago
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$90K2022
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Metro Ny Region
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Rye Brook, NY$84K2024
Art Institute of Chicago
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$81K2023
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Lake Forest, IL$70K2022
Art Institute of Chicago
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$66K2024
Ravinia Festival Association
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Highland Park, IL$65K2024
Lake Forest Country Day School
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Lake Forest, IL$65K2022
Jackson Laboratory
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Bar Harbor, ME$60K2022
American National Red Cross
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$60K2022
St Stephens and St Agnes School Foundation
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$60K2022
Make a Wish Foundation of America
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Phoenix, AZ$60K2024
Mothers Tr Foundation
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Lake Forest, IL$60K2024
Field Musuem of Natural History
GENERAL CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION
Chicago, IL$55K2024

Butler Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.6M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.0M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Butler Family Foundation

From Butler Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Butler Family Foundation

Does Butler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Butler Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Butler Family Foundation fund?
Butler Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include See Attached Schedule for Recipient, Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc, Art Institute of Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Butler Family Foundation give in grants?
Butler Family Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 182 grants.
Where is Butler Family Foundation located?
Butler Family Foundation is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366101775.
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About this profile. This page is built from Butler Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Butler Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.