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Grants paid by The Butler Family Foundation, tax year 2021
EIN 42-1429940 · Dubuque, IA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T99Z
In tax year 2021, The Butler Family Foundation (EIN 42-1429940) reported 70 grants paid totaling $3,111,764. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | U | $1,899,808 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Lyric Opera of Chicago --Pledge 2021-2025 Chicago, IL | D | $500,000 | paid | MULTI YEAR PLEDGE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | U | $100,000 | paid | PURCHASE OF LOT | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | B | $85,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | American Enterprise Institute Washinton, DC | D | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Liberty Justice Center Chicago, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | National Trust for Historic Preservation Washinton DC, DC | D | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Telluride Foundation Telluride, CO | B | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Dream Center Dubuque, IA | B | $28,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Loras College Dubuque, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Babson College Babson Park, MA | C | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN | U | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Noble Network's Summer of a Lifetime Chicago, IL | U | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Two by Two Dubuque, IA | D | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Young Americans for Liberty Austin, TX | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Illinois Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Friends of Homacho Dubuque, IA | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Museum of Art Dubuque, IA | B | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Uplift Internationale Wheat Ridge, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Symphony Dubuque, IA | D | $6,956 | paid | SPONSORSHIP OF CONCERT | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Grand Opera House Dubuque, IA | B | $6,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Finley Health Foundation Dubuque, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Judicial Watch Washinton DC, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Mercy Medical Foundation (mercyone) Dubuque, IA | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Union League-Boys&girls Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Heritage Foundation Washinton DC, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Youth Ballet Dubuque, IA | D | $4,375 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Northeast Ia School of Music - Chamberfest Dubuque, IA | U | $3,500 | paid | 2500 CHAMBERFEST, 1000 GENERAL | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Dubuque, IA | C | $2,750 | paid | SPONSORSHIP OF MUSIC IN GARDENS | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Luther Manor Dubuque, IA | C | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Laurel School Shaker Heights, OH | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum Winona, MN | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Regional Humane Society Dubuque, IA | D | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Bethany Home Dubuque, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Wharton School Philadelphia, PA | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Hillcrest Family Services Dubuque, IA | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Dream Center (pledge 2020-2024) Dubuque, IA | D | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Rescue Mission Dubuque, IA | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Hillsdale College--Independent Grant Fund Hillsdale, MI | C | $1,500 | paid | INDEPENDENT GRANT FUND | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Four Mounds Foundation Dubuque, IA | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Arts Council Dubuque, IA | B | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Hospice of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | B | $1,100 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | United Way Dubuque, IA | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | B | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Reagan Ranch (young America's Foundation) Reston, VA | U | $1,000 | paid | REAGAN RANCH PROJECT | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Hills & Dales Dubuque, IA | U | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Camp Albrecht Acres Sherril, IA | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Lyric Opera of Chicago (other) Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Bell Tower Theater Dubuque, IA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Boy Scouts of America Dubuque, IA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Cato Washinton DC, DC | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Mary's Inn Maternity Home Dubuque, IA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Des Moines, IA | B | $500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (p Kastin Memorial) Atlanta, GA | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Fly by Night Productions Dubuque, IA | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Dubuque Chorale Dubuque, IA | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Area Residential Care Dubuque, IA | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Salvation Army Dubuque, IA | U | $250 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Telluride Historical Museum Telluride, CO | B | $150 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Newberry Library Chicago, IL | B | $125 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Nature Conservancy-Iowa Chapter Arlington, VA | D | $100 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | D | $100 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
| 2021 | American Horticultural Society Alexandria, VA | B | $100 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202221369349101507 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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