Gertrude Butts Memorial Fund Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 22-6043630

Foundation Overview

Based in Newark, NJ, Gertrude Butts Memorial Fund Inc has awarded 234 grants totaling $1,392,000 to organizations in New Jersey, Colorado and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median award of $7,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,392,000
Total Assets
$2,478,752
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$7,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

12 of 32 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New Jersey

99% of all grants are concentrated in New Jersey, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in West Orange (14%), Newark (8%), East Orange (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+56%

Strong 56% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + Education

Dual focus on community projects (57%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gertrude Butts Memorial Fund Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Akeem Kaswarra $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Alicia Rodriguez $5,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Alissa Phill $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Anna Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Demille Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Donald Davis Jr $7,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Scholarship 2024
Emely Armas $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Glenda Galloway $6,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Isaiah Patterson $6,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Jodi Velez $3,000 Belleville, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Jullian Desormes $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Ky'zirah Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Lillian Smith $4,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Margaret Smith $4,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Michael D Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Miheaven Reid $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Na'jaya Desormes $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Nakara Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Nakayla Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Natalia Quintero $7,000 Newton, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Nicholas A King $7,000 Bay Head, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Nicole Davis $7,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Nora'a Armstrong $5,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Olivia Solomon $4,000 Bloomfield, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Ramiro Reynaga $3,500 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Ravyan Hamer $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Rebecca Mercadat $7,000 Union, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Ryan Joseph $7,000 Patterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Sean Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Shanelle Chamblis $6,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Tyler Degnan $4,000 Harrington Park, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Victoria Reese Knight Durham $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2024
Abigail Allport $7,000 Eaglewood, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Alicia Rodriguez $6,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Alisha Phil $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Alyssa Stone $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Anna Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Demille Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Donald Davis Jr $7,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Jodi Velez $2,000 Belleville, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
John-paul Harris $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Ky'zirah Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Lillian Smith $3,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Matthew Kordonsky $7,000 Oakland, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Mi Heaven Reid $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Michael D Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Na'jaya Desormes $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Nakara Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Nakayla Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Natalia Quintero $7,000 Newton, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Nicholas A King $7,000 Bay Head, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Nicole Davis $7,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Nyada Bryant $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Ramiro Reynaga $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Ravyan Hamer $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Rebecca Mercedat $7,000 Millburn, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Sean Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Shanelle Chamblis $6,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Tarique Morgan $5,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Tyler Degnan $4,000 Harrington Park, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Victoria Reese Knight Durham $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2023
Alejandro Rodriguez-monge $4,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Alicia Rodriguez $4,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Alyssa Stone $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Amir Julien $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Anna Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Caeley Philhower $3,000 Pompton Plains, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Demille Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Donald Davis Jr $7,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Heather Mcculloch $3,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Jillian Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
John-paul Harris $6,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Kwesi Archer $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Ky'zirah Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Lillian Smith $3,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Matthew Kordonsky $7,000 Oakland, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Na'jaya Desormes $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nakara Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nakayla Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Natalia Quintero $7,000 Newton, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nicholas A King $6,000 Bay Head, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nyada Bryant $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Ramiro Reynaga $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Rebecca Mercedat $5,000 Millburn, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Sean Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Shanelle Chamblis $6,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Tarique Morgan $6,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Therese Patrosio $6,000 New Milford, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Trevor Young $4,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Victoria Reese Knight Durham $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Alejandro Rodriguez-monge $4,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Alicia Rodriguez $4,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Alyssa Stone $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Amir Julien $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Anna Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Caeley Philhower $3,000 Pompton Plains, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Demille Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Donald Davis Jr $7,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Heather Mcculloch $3,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Jillian Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
John-paul Harris $6,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Kwesi Archer $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Ky'zirah Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Lillian Smith $3,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Matthew Kordonsky $7,000 Oakland, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Na'jaya Desormes $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nakara Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nakayla Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Natalia Quintero $7,000 Newton, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nicholas A King $6,000 Bay Head, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Nyada Bryant $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Ramiro Reynaga $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Rebecca Mercedat $5,000 Millburn, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Sean Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Shanelle Chamblis $6,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Tarique Morgan $6,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Therese Patrosio $6,000 New Milford, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Trevor Young $4,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Victoria Reese Knight Durham $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2022
Alejandro Rodrigues-monge $6,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Alyssa Stone $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Amir Julien $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Anna Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Avery Phill $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Brisco Kayjay $3,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Brittany Benjamin $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Caeley Philhower $4,000 Pompton Plains, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Chukwuebizie Anuamadi $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Demille Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Donald Davis Jr $7,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Grace Mcculloch $3,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Heather Mcculloch $3,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Jillian Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
John-paul Harris $6,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Kwesi Archer $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Ky'zirah Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Lavina Jango $7,000 Harrison, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Lillian Smith $3,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Matthew Kordonsky $7,000 Oakland, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Na'jaya Desormes $4,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Natalya Johnson $7,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Nicholas A King $6,000 Bay Head, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Nyada Bryant $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Ramiro Reynaga $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Rebecca Mercedat $7,000 Millburn, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Shanelle Chamblis $6,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Tarique Morgan $6,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Therese Patrosio $6,000 New Milford, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Victoria Reese Knight $6,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2021
Alejandro Rodriguez-monje $6,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
All The Way Up $7,000 Newark, NJ, US In Support Of Operations 2020
Alyssa Stone $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Amir Julien $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Anna Benjamin $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Avery Phill $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Brisco Kayjay $6,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Brittney Benjamin $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Caprice Pierre $3,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Chukwuebizie Anuamadi $6,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Demille Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Donald Davis $6,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Grace Mcculloch $4,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Heather Mcculloch $4,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Jillian Parks $3,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
John-paul Harris $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Kwesi Archer $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Ky'zirah Townes $7,000 Paterson, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Lavina Jango $7,000 Harrison, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Matthew Korolonsky $7,000 Oakland, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Maxwell Carlson $7,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Nyada Bryant $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Patrick Desormes $6,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Ramiro Reynaga $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Tarique Morgan $6,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Therese Patrosio $6,000 New Milford, NJ, US Scholarship 2020
Amir Julien $7,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Avery Phill $7,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Brisco Kayjay $3,500 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Brittney Benjamin $5,000 Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Caprice Pierre $4,000 Montclair, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Chukwuebizie Anuamadi $7,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Grace Mcculloch $5,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Jasmine Miller $1,500 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Kwesi Archer $3,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Lavina Jango $8,000 Harrison, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Linda Carlson $4,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Mariyam Kayjay $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Maxwell Carlson $8,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Nneka Ajaghanna $8,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Ramiro Reynago $8,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Robert O'connor $4,000 Bogota, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Serenia Galloway $8,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Sunovia Scudder $8,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Vincent Danzi $4,000 Boonton, NJ, US Scholarship 2018
Frederika Gilbert $4,000 Centennial, CO, US Scholarship 2017
Grace Mcculloch $5,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Jasmine Miller $4,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Kaitlin Mcculloch $5,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Kwesi Archer $5,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Lavinia Jango $8,000 Harrison, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Lienne Harrington $1,000 South Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Linda Carlson $8,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Maxwell Carlson $8,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Miriam Kayjay $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Nneka Ajaghanna $8,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Pedro Rodriguez $1,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Robert O'connor $7,000 Bogota, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Serenia Galloway $8,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
St Paul's Community Development Corporation In Paterson $10,000 Paterson, NJ, US Funding To Support The Paterson Music Project. 2017
Sunovia Scudder $8,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
United Community Corporation $7,500 Newark, NJ, US Fund A Portion Of The Youth Entrepreneuriship Program 2017
Vincent Danzi $4,000 Boonton, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Zemora Matthews $8,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
Zoey Peterson $5,500 Millburn, NJ, US Scholarship 2017
St Paul's Episcopal Church In Chatham $4,500 Chatham, NJ, US Vbs Camp Experience For Autistic Children 2016
St Paul's Community Development Corporation In Paterson $5,000 Paterson, NJ, US Help Fund A Wioa Youth Program To Provide 40 Out Of School Youth Ages 16-24 With A 6 Month High School Equivalency Training Program 2016
Pedro Rodriguez $5,000 Livingston, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Bianca Malone $8,000 East Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Brisco Kayjay $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Frederika Gilbert $4,000 Centennial, CO, US Scholarship 2016
Jacob Jkruger $7,000 Harrington Park, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Jasmine Miller $4,000 West Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Kaitlin Mcculloch $5,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Lienne Harrington $3,000 South Orange, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Linda Carlson $8,000 Sparta, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Nickie White $5,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Robert O'connor $7,000 Bogota, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Serenia Galloway $8,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Zemora Matthews $8,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Zoey Peterson $7,000 Millburn, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Miriam Kayjay $7,000 Newark, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Elizabeth Kordonsky $7,000 Oakland, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Grace Mcculloch $5,000 Madison, NJ, US Scholarship 2016
Sunovia Scudder $8,000 Irvington, NJ, US Scholarship 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 22-6043630
Website N/A
Address 31 MULBERRY STREET Newark, NJ 07102-0000

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gertrude Butts Memorial Fund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Allison Garde Esq
Vice President Michael Ling
Treasurer Rosie Grant
Secretary Mary Ann Risley
Scholarship Chair Juli Towell

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.