Rubio Butterfield Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 88-4089481 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.4M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$215.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
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
62% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skystone Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | General support. | $7,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General support. | $3,000,000 |
| Galisteo Art Foundation | Aspen, CO | General support. | $442,000 |
| Deed Community Giving Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | General support. | $204,000 |
| Site Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | General support. | $200,000 |
| One for Democracy Fund | New York, NY | General support. | $150,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | General support. | $148,866 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | General support. | $100,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | Bridgehampton, NY | General support. | $50,000 |
| Art Production Fund | New York, NY | General support. | $25,000 |
| International Center of Photography | New York, NY | General support. | $25,000 |
| Little Lions Kenya Inc | Clinton, OK | General support. | $25,000 |
| The Loveland Foundation | LA Harpe, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support. | $20,000 |
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | General support. | $1,270 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | General support. | $1,010 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,417,146 | 16 |
| 2023 | $263,944 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104689
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4089481
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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