Shirley E Butzin Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyAppleton, Wisconsin · EIN 36-4994059 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$66K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$6,623
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,311 and $6,623.
From the return
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
44% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Germain Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | General support | $26,492 |
| Florentine Opera Company | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $6,623 |
| I Am Temple of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $6,623 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General support | $6,623 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $6,623 |
| Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $3,311 |
| Milwaukee Ballet Company | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $3,311 |
| Skylight Music Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $3,311 |
| United Federation of Doll Clubs Inc | Kansas City, MO | General support | $3,311 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,228 | 9 |
| 2024 | $67,354 | 9 |
| 2023 | $67,621 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4994059
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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