The Butler Foundation
Historical FunderCovington, Kentucky · EIN 31-0981683 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BARBARA SCHAEFER |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 E RIVERCENTER SUITE 1100, COVINGTON KY 41011 |
| Phone | 8592925534 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH GRANT PORTAL ACCESSIBLE FROM THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE OR BY DIRECT URL LINK. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER; PROOF OF PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS; RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; TYPE, AMOUNT, AND PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUESTED; AND LIST OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1, AND MARCH 1. |
| Restrictions | NORTHERN KENTUCKY AREA, FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED. |
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
18% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $50,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washigton, DC | Program support | $25,000 |
| Tattoo Removal Ink | Covington, KY | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth Physicians | Covington, KY | Program support | $8,036 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - Nky | Covington, KY | Program support | $5,568 |
| People Working Cooperatively | Cincinnati, OH | Program support | $5,000 |
| Dcch Center for Children | Covington, KY | Program support | $3,740 |
| New Port Independent Schools | Newport, KY | Program support | $3,455 |
| Dayton Independent Schools | Dayton, KY | Program support | $3,290 |
| Team Kenton Foundation | Ft Wright, KY | Program support | $2,990 |
| Holy Cross Church | Columbus, OH | Program support | $2,500 |
| Bellevue Independent Schools | Bellevue, KY | Program support | $2,499 |
| Henry Hosea House | Newport, KY | Program support | $2,417 |
| Chnk Behavioral Health | Covington, KY | Program support | $2,195 |
| Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption | Covington, KY | Program support | $1,250 |
| Chruch of Our Savior Parish | Covington, KY | Program support | $1,250 |
| Holy Spirit Parish | Nweport, KY | Program support | $1,250 |
| Mother of God Parish | Covington, KY | Program support | $1,250 |
| St Benedict Parish | Covington, KY | Program support | $1,250 |
| Brighton Center | Newport, KY | Program support | $1,131 |
| Welcome House | Covington, KY | Program support | $586 |
| Northkey Community Care | Thomas, KY | Program support | $584 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,241 | 22 |
| 2023 | $972,507 | 57 |
| 2022 | $1,186,305 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501289349102035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0981683
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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