The David Butler and Ruby Smale Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCromwell, Connecticut · EIN 99-2664305 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $175 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID BUTLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 357 MAIN ST, CROMWELL CT 06416 |
| Phone | 8602620971 |
| Form and materials | A brief description of the organization or student background, purpose and intended use of funds and a budget and estimated cost. |
| Deadlines | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. |
| Restrictions | Nonprofit organizations located in Connecticut, with priority given to those serving the Cromwell area.Programs that promote education, community development, and overall societal well-being. No awards are made to individuals for personal expenses outside of educational or community-based initiatives |
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
75% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomaquag Museum | Exeter, RI | Support for indigenous cultural preservation and educational programming. | $1,500 |
| Old Mystic History Center | Old Mystic, CT | Support for local historical archives and preservation of community heritage. | $1,500 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland, OR | Support for science education exhibits and STEM outreach initiatives. | $1,500 |
| American Farm School | New York, NY | Support for agricultural education and youth development programs. | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Support for international humanitarian medical relief efforts. | $450 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support for affordable housing construction and community revitalization. | $450 |
| Cromwell Hillside Cemetary | Cromwell, CT | Support for cemetery maintenance and preservation of historical burial grounds. | $175 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Support for free access to knowledge and open educational resources. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,425 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521439349101202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-2664305
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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