Matt and Joann Butler Foundation
Historical FunderFargo, North Dakota · EIN 05-0553488 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TWYLAH BLOTSKY |
|---|---|
| Address | 7606 40TH AVE N, FARGO ND 58102 |
| Phone | 7013880265 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS SHOULD BE IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO THOSE AWARDS ALLOWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND EXEMPTION APPLICATION. FINAL DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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
0% of grants went outside North Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Council | Fargo, ND | Storm shelter | $225,000 |
| Haileys Hope | West Fargo, ND | Support dyslexia learning | $100,000 |
| Fraser | Fargo, ND | Help service individuals and families | $100,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation | Medora, ND | Point to point park | $90,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Proivde education | $50,000 |
| Memory Cafe Rrv | Fargo, ND | Support memory loss | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $710,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349103199
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0553488
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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