Russell W Butterworth Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Clemente, California · EIN 46-0533779 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
78% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Assistance Ministries | San Clemente, CA | Support organization | $20,000 |
| 1Mission | Phoenix, AZ | Support organization | $10,000 |
| New Hanover Lions Club | Wilmington, NC | Support organization | $10,000 |
| Project Mexico | San Diego, CA | Support organization | $10,000 |
| Rize Foundation | Simpsonville, SC | Support organzation | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Buffalo, NY | Support organization | $10,000 |
| Lexington Health Foundation Inc | West Columbia, SC | Support organization | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Wilmington, NC | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Richfield Foundation | Richfield, MN | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Scheart Foundation | Irmo, SC | Support organization | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health Foundation | Columbia, SC | Support organization | $3,000 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | Chicago, IL | Support organization | $1,500 |
| Grimes Scene Inc | Prineville, OR | Support organization | $1,000 |
| Project Hope Alliance | Costa Mesa, CA | Support organization | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($99,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621739349100552
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0533779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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