Darin Butz Foundation
Invitation OnlyReston, Virginia · EIN 27-3596818 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$333K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$37,370
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | Boston, MA | Research internship program | $60,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum | Washington, DC | Engaging girls in STEM - summer camps | $60,000 |
| President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College | Santa Clara, CA | To support internships for advanced water monitoring techniques using distributed robotic systems and scholarship program | $50,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Research scholars and scholarship for women in engineering | $40,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Summer 2025 undergraduate research fellows program (surf) | $37,370 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Austin, TX | For interns participating in nwf's florida manatee and sea turtle habitat protection | $30,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Juno Beach, FL | Research fellows fund | $30,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | Sarasota, FL | To establish and fund two college internships for female undergraduate students | $26,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,370 | 8 |
| 2023 | $302,285 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532379349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3596818
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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