Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation
Historical FunderNewport Beach, California · EIN 47-0816345 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,557.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Lisa Butler |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Crystal Avenue, Newport Beach CA 92662 |
| Phone | 4356404556 |
| Form and materials | SEE SAMPLE GRANT APPLICATION, PDF ATTACHMENT A |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | To further programs of the organization. | $200,000 |
| Sanctuary Springs Inc | Winchester, KY | To further programs of the organization. | $48,450 |
| Glow Global | Santa Ana, CA | To further programs of the organization. | $30,557 |
| Moveable Feast Lexington Inc | Lexington, KY | To further programs of the organization. | $13,500 |
| Covellite Presents | Butte, MT | To further programs of the organization. | $12,204 |
| Sierra Madre Search & Rescue Team | Sierra Madre, CA | To further programs of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach | Balboa Island, CA | To further programs of the organization. | $1,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival- The Public Theater | New York, NY | To further programs of the organization. | $500 |
| Share Ourselves | Costa Mesa, CA | To further programs of the organization. | $480 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,691 | 9 |
| 2024 | $335,325 | 14 |
| 2023 | $419,341 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102064
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0816345
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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