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Butler Family Foundation: 63 grants to organizations, $1.8 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Butler Family Foundation, a private foundation in Lake Forest, IL, paid 63 grants to organizations totaling $1,832,008 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 8, 2026. The largest was $451,650 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Metro Ny Region Now Blood Care United in Rye Brook, NY for general charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization.
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- EIN
- 366101775
- Based in
- Lake Forest, IL
- Assets
- $36,216,620
- Grants paid
- $1,832,008
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 8, 2026, IRS object ID 202611289349101106. It reported $1,832,008 in grants paid; 63 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Metro Ny Region Now Blood Care United | Rye Brook, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $451,650 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $160,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jackson Laboratory | Bar Harbor, ME | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Medical research | $158,333 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $156,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $116,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $54,025 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brooks School | North Andover, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $38,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Make A Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwestern Heights High School | Kismet, KS | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Phoenix Symphony Association | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Way of the Rain Inc | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $24,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | New York, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Animal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods | Riverwoods, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Caney Creek Community Center - Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Posse Foundation Inc - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Family Action Network | Evanston, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Nyc Chapter | New York, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army - Metropolitan Division | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trustees of Westminster School Inc | Simsbury, CT | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Field Musuem of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arizona Arts Circle LTD | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blessed Stephen Bellesini Osa Academy Inc | Lawrence, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Crime and legal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christ Church of the Ascension | Paradise Valley, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| International Chamber Artists | Lake Bluff, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake County Haven | Libertyville, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Housing and shelter | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Orchard School Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rhode Island Schoool of Design | Providence, RI | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Stephen S & St Agnes Schoold Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Virginia School of Architecture | Charlottesville, VA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Urban Rivers Inc | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Masterminds Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ability 360 Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arizona Science Center | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association Inc | Boca Grande, FL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Forest High School Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States Inc | Winston Salem, NC | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Medical research | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sandra Day Oconnor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stonington Village Improvement Association Inc | Stonington, CT | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Courageous Parents Network Inc | Newton, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Triangle Inc | Malden, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Womans Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| James Merrill House Foundation | Stonington, CT | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organizationgeneral charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed June 15, 2025, IRS object ID 202501669349100050. It reported $1,641,047 in grants paid; 65 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assoc | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $165,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Metro Ny Region | Rye Brook, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $84,166 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $66,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Make A Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Human services | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Field Musuem of Natural History | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organizationgeneral charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jackson Laboratory | Bar Harbor, ME | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Medical research | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Virginia School of Architecture | Charlottesville, VA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Urban Rivers Inc | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Phoenix Symphony Association | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $32,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Orchard School Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southwestern Heights High School | Kismet, KS | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American National Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Grayslake, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Courageous Parents Network Inc | Newton, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | New York, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Animal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Caney Creek Community Center - Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Recreation and sports | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Posse Foundation Inc - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Nyc Chapter | New York, NY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $17,950 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Family Action Network | Evanston, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trustees of Westminster School Inc | Simsbury, CT | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Groton School | Groton, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $14,431 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arizona Science Center | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Medical research | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Berklee College of Music Inc | Boston, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bravo Waukegan | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brooks School | North Andover, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods | Riverwoods, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Environment | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christ Church of the Ascension | Paradise Valley, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Institute for Ethnomedicine Inc | Jackson, WY | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Medical research | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John Austin Cheley Foundation | Denver, CO | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Recreation and sports | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake Forest Garden Club | Lake Forest, CA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | Libertyville, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Bluff, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rendezvous Arts | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rhode Island Schoool of Design | Providence, RI | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Tinley Park, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Union League Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| West End House Inc | Boston, MA | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Recreation and sports | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Womans Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Health care | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ability 360 Inc | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Forest Park Preservation Corporation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake Forest High School Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sandra Day Oconnor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose of the donee organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $524,431 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $489,500 |
| Health care | $302,025 |
| Medical research | $233,333 |
| Environment | $106,000 |
| Human services | $75,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 |
| Animal-related | $40,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $1,693,025 |
| New York | $698,766 |
| Arizona | $317,500 |
| Maine | $208,333 |
| Massachusetts | $152,431 |
| Indiana | $75,000 |
| Kansas | $60,000 |
| Virginia | $55,000 |
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Updated May 8, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.