The Butzel Long Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-2510263 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$77K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$35K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES E WYNNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 WEST JEFFERSON AVE SUITE 100, DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Phone | 3132257000 |
| WYNNE@BUTZEL.COM | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER INDICATING ENTITY IS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3); ITS OBJECTIVE CONFIRMATION, AND THE AMOUNT (NET OF $2K) OF REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONS (W/EMPHASIS ON LEGALLY ORIENTATED INSTITUTIONS AND BAR RELATED ACTIVITIES) |
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
9% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids in Need Foundation | Roseville, MN | A 501 (C) (3) organization which provides school supplies for children in need. a cash donation was made to support the charitable… | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Southfield, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which is a religious jewish day school. a cash donation was made to support the charitable activities of the… | $5,000 |
| Focus Hope | Detroit, MI | Focus hope is a 501 (C) (3) detroit based, non-denominational nonprofit organization whose aim is to overcome racism and poverty by… | $4,708 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc | Detroit, MI | The detroit symphony orchestra a 501 (C) (3) organization located in detroit, michigan providing orchestra performances. a cash donation… | $3,500 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan | Bloomfield Hills, MI | The catholic foundation of michigan is a 501 (C) (3) organization which inspires charitable giving and assists donors in providing for the… | $3,250 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan | Southfield, MI | A 501 (C) (3) catholic charity, which patterns it's work after the ministry of jesus christ and serve people of all faiths. a cash donation… | $2,500 |
| Love for a Child | Oxford, MI | A 501 (C) 3 organization that provides for each child to be visited monthly by a trauma informed volunter that focuses on support, guidance… | $2,500 |
| Beyond Basics | Farmington Hills, MI | A 501 (C) (3) national literacy nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students unlock the power of reading. a cash donation was made… | $2,000 |
| Cohn's and Colitis Foundation | Southfield, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization funding research, raising awareness, and providing education and support to ibd patients. a cash donation was… | $2,000 |
| Detroit Public Television | Wixom, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which is viewer supported to provide noncommercial television for southeast michigan. a cash donation was made… | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse of Michigan | Pontiac, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which operates food pantries and provides shelter for the homeless. a cash donation was made to support the… | $2,000 |
| Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | A 501 (C) (3) charitable organization to fund transformative learning opportunities that open minds, expand futures, and break cycles of… | $2,000 |
| Rosa Parks Foundation | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization dedicated to awarding scholarships to michigan high school seniors who uphold mrs. parks' ideals while… | $2,000 |
| Avalon Healing Center | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization providing rape victim support throughout detroit, mi and the surrounding areas. a cash donation was made to… | $1,500 |
| Ava's Heart | Holt, MI | Ava's heart is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization that provides assistance that insurance does not cover to patient's suffering from heart… | $1,500 |
| College Career and Beyond | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization offering an empowerment and mentoring program that young people need for success. a cash donation was made to… | $1,500 |
| Detroit Bar Association Foundation | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization dedicated to improve and facilitate the administration of justice in detroit and throughout the state of… | $1,500 |
| The Fund for the City of New York | New York, NY | A 501 (C) (3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of new yorkers and its outlineing boroughs. a cash donation was made to support… | $1,500 |
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that provides girls and women with mental health services, foster care and adoption, and secure care for the… | $1,500 |
| Oakland County Bar Foundation | Bloomfield Township, MI | The oakland county bar foundation is a 501(C) (3) organization which promotes and funds programs designed to increase access,… | $1,200 |
| Brillant Detroit | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) oganization dedicated to building kid success so that children have what they need to be school ready. a cash donation was… | $1,000 |
| Chaldean Community Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which is a purpose driven human and social services organization striving to improve the health and wellness of… | $1,000 |
| Detroit Promise | Detroit, MI | A 501(C) (3) organization that provides tuition-free opportunities for detroit students to earn college credentials at 32 michigan… | $1,000 |
| Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan | Royal Oak, MI | The down syndrome guild of southeast michigan is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization responding to the changing needs of individuals with… | $1,000 |
| Father Gabriel Richard High School | Ann Arbor, MI | A 501 (C) (3) authentic catholic school community which fosters growth with christ through intentional faith formation. a cash donation was… | $1,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Troy, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military members and first… | $1,000 |
| Holland Hospital Fund Development | Holland, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization established to support holland hospital of holland, michigan. a cash donation was made to support the charitable… | $1,000 |
| Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society | Lansing, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that collects, preserves, and displays documents, records, and memorabilia relating to the michigan supreme… | $1,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) homeless shelter designed to help individuals transition from chronic homelessness to permanent supportive housing. a cash… | $1,000 |
| The Pink Fund | Bingham Farms, MI | A 501 (C) 3 organization that provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients, covering nonmedical bills. a cash donation was made… | $1,000 |
| Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which exists to serve individuals affected by crime, offenders, and their families. a cash donation was made to… | $1,000 |
| Canton Cares | Canton, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization established to fund projects, programs and support for residents of the city of canton, michigan. a cash… | $750 |
| Squirrelwood Equine Sanctuary | Montgomery, NY | The squirrelwood equine sanctuary is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit annimal sanctuary whose main focus is giving animals that may have had a rough… | $750 |
| The Zekelman Holocast Center | Farmington Hills, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that shows how much of an impact the holocast had on the world. a cash donation was made to support the… | $750 |
| United Community Family Services | Troy, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that works diligently to provide programs that guide, support, and empower individuals to achieve self… | $750 |
| Urban Neighborhood Initiatives | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization targeting critical neighborhood needs, to create opportunities for significant community investment in youth… | $700 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | The university of detroit mercy is a 501 (C) (3)educational institution which conducts a basketball camp for special needs youth. trophies… | $680 |
| Divergent Transportation (Cornerstone School) | Sterling Heights, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that provides school bus and passenger transportation services for organizations and private groups throughout… | $600 |
| Emmaus Health | Ann Arbor, MI | A 501 (C) (3) health organization providing services in the areas of family medicine, gynecology, pediatrics and obstertics. a cash… | $600 |
| Walk a Mile in My Shoes | Lansing, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which is an international march aimed at raising awareness and funds to end sexual assualt, domestic violence,… | $550 |
| Gold Star Foundation | Peoria, IL | A 501 (C) (3) organization committed to recognizing and honoring our nation's fallen military heroes and their families. a cash donation… | $500 |
| Honor Community Health | Pontiac, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which strives to promote medical, dental, and behavorial health care to the residents of oakland county,… | $500 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Southfield, MI | A 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization that offers evidence-based marital arts therapy to kids. a cash donation was made to support the… | $500 |
| Love One Another | St Clair Shores, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization enriching the lives of families and children in southeast michigan. a cash donation was made to support the… | $500 |
| Miside Community | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that provides a broad range of services and housing assistance for families, veterans, and individuals… | $500 |
| New Horizons | Auburn Hills, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization providing vocational training and job placement services. a cash donation was made to support the charitable… | $500 |
| Wedgewood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that helps youth and families find healing, hope, and wholeness. a cash donation was made to support the… | $500 |
| Yad Erza | Berkley, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization created to nourish those in the jewish community facing food insecurity through through compassion, wellness,… | $500 |
| Youth for the Future | Algonac, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization dedicated to empowering young individuals through various programs and initiatives. a cash donation was made to… | $500 |
| Birdie's Book Drive | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that distributes books at no cost to students, schools, and partner organizations through free book fairs and… | $250 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization no-kill animal shelter dedicated to finding homes for homeless and stray dogs through fostering and adoption. a… | $250 |
| First Congregational United Church | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3)congregational church which blends protestant traditions with a focus on social justice, diversity and following jesus' call… | $250 |
| The Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization which provides food, shelter, and dignity to those who need it the most. a cash donation was made to support the… | $250 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Detroit | Detroit, MI | A 501 (C) (3) educational organization. a cash donation was made to support the charitable activities of the organization. | $219 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our English Setter Rescue Mision | Monroe, NC | A 501 (C) (3) organization that rescues dogs and provides them with a safe living environment. a cash donation will be made to support the… | $250 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | A 501 (C) (3) organization that provides a home away from home for families of hospitalized children. a cash donation will be made to… | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,507 | 56 |
| 2024 | $62,880 | 41 |
| 2023 | $65,830 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640629349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2510263
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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