Russell W Butterworth Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-0533779

Foundation Overview

Based in San Clemente, CA, Russell W Butterworth Foundation has awarded 221 grants totaling $2,088,050 to organizations in California, North Carolina and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $44,400, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,088,050
Total Assets
$4,452,286
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

12 of 42 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
South Carolina

Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in South Carolina and funding distributed across 19 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Columbia (47%), Irmo (20%), Simpsonville (15%).

Funding Trajectory
+40%

Moderate 40% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Russell W Butterworth Foundation'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
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2024
1mission $13,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2024
Plant With Purpose $40,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Family Assistance Ministries $20,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $5,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2024
Grimes Scene Inc $1,000 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2024
New Hanover Lions Club $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2024
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Project Mexico $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Richfield Foundation $5,000 Richfield, MN, US Support Organization 2024
Rize Foundation $20,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2024
Sharing God's Love $5,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US Support Organization 2024
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Support Organization 2024
Chi Omega Foundation $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Support Organization 2024
Frying Pan Tower Inc $2,000 Wilmingtin, NC, US Support Organization 2024
Lexington Police Dept Foundation $3,000 Lexington, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Make-a-wish Illinois $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Organization 2024
Make-a-wish South Carolina $5,000 Greenville, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Servi $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2024
1mission $13,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2024
Plant With Purpose $40,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Family Assistance Ministries $20,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $5,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2024
Grimes Scene Inc $1,000 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2024
New Hanover Lions Club $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2024
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Project Mexico $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2024
Richfield Foundation $5,000 Richfield, MN, US Support Organization 2024
Rize Foundation $20,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2024
Sharing God's Love $5,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US Support Organization 2024
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Support Organization 2024
Chi Omega Foundation $5,000 Memphis, TN, US Support Organization 2024
Frying Pan Tower Inc $2,000 Wilmingtin, NC, US Support Organization 2024
Lexington Police Dept Foundation $3,000 Lexington, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Make-a-wish Illinois $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Organization 2024
Make-a-wish South Carolina $5,000 Greenville, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Servi $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2024
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2023
1mission $11,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2023
Plant With Purpose $44,400 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Family Assistance Ministries $17,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $5,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2023
Good Shepherd Center $20,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2023
Grimes Scene Inc $1,100 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2023
New Hanover Lions Club $5,500 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2023
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2023
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Project Mexico $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Rize Foundation $30,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2023
Sharing God's Love $10,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2023
Scheart Foundation $5,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2023
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US Support Organization 2023
Step-up Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2023
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Support Organization 2023
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2023
1mission $11,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2023
Plant With Purpose $44,400 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Family Assistance Ministries $17,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $5,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2023
Good Shepherd Center $20,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2023
Grimes Scene Inc $1,100 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2023
New Hanover Lions Club $5,500 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2023
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2023
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Project Mexico $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2023
Rize Foundation $30,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2023
Sharing God's Love $10,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2023
Scheart Foundation $5,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2023
Society Of St Vincent De Paul $5,000 Buffalo, NY, US Support Organization 2023
Step-up Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2023
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Support Organization 2023
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2022
1mission $9,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2022
Plant With Purpose $40,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Family Assistance Ministries $15,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $6,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2022
Crime Stoppers Of Midland $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
Daily Hope $1,000 Rancho Santa Margari, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Fairways For Warriors $3,000 Minneola, FL, US Support Organization 2022
Good Neighbors Inc $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Irmo Chapin Recreation Center 2022
Good Shepherd Center $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2022
Grimes Scene Inc $500 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2022
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
New Hanover Lions Club $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2022
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Project Mexico $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Richfield Foundation $5,000 Richfield, MN, US Support Organization 2022
Riza Foundation $20,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2022
Sharing God's Love $10,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2022
World Vision $10,000 Federal Way, WA, US Support Organization 2022
Salvation Army World Service $7,500 Alexandria, VA, US Support Organization 2022
Lutheran Immigration And Refugee Se $7,000 Baltimore, MD, US Support Organization 2022
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2022
1mission $9,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2022
Plant With Purpose $40,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Family Assistance Ministries $15,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $6,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2022
Crime Stoppers Of Midland $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
Daily Hope $1,000 Rancho Santa Margari, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Fairways For Warriors $3,000 Minneola, FL, US Support Organization 2022
Good Neighbors Inc $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Irmo Chapin Recreation Center 2022
Good Shepherd Center $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2022
Grimes Scene Inc $500 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2022
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
New Hanover Lions Club $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2022
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Project Mexico $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Richfield Foundation $5,000 Richfield, MN, US Support Organization 2022
Riza Foundation $20,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2022
Sharing God's Love $10,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2022
World Vision $10,000 Federal Way, WA, US Support Organization 2022
Salvation Army World Service $7,500 Alexandria, VA, US Support Organization 2022
Lutheran Immigration And Refugee Se $7,000 Baltimore, MD, US Support Organization 2022
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2022
1mission $9,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Support Organization 2022
Plant With Purpose $40,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Family Assistance Ministries $15,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Akron-canton Regional Foodbank $6,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2022
Crime Stoppers Of Midland $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
Daily Hope $1,000 Rancho Santa Margari, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Fairways For Warriors $3,000 Minneola, FL, US Support Organization 2022
Good Neighbors Inc $5,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Irmo Chapin Recreation Center 2022
Good Shepherd Center $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2022
Grimes Scene Inc $500 Prineville, OR, US Support Organization 2022
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
New Hanover Lions Club $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2022
Oliver Gospel Mission $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2022
Project Hope Alliance $1,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Project Mexico $5,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2022
Richfield Foundation $5,000 Richfield, MN, US Support Organization 2022
Riza Foundation $20,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organzation 2022
Sharing God's Love $10,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2022
World Vision $10,000 Federal Way, WA, US Support Organization 2022
Salvation Army World Service $7,500 Alexandria, VA, US Support Organization 2022
Lutheran Immigration And Refugee Se $7,000 Baltimore, MD, US Support Organization 2022
Plant With Purpose $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2021
Family Assistance Ministries $10,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2021
Project Mexico $5,000 Chula Vista, CA, US Support Organization 2021
Good Shepherd Center $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2021
Sc Heart Foundation $10,100 Greenville, SC, US Support Organization 2021
Good Neighbors Inc $5,300 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Support Organization 2021
Hanover Lions Club $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2021
Rize Prevention $20,000 Simpsonville, SC, US Support Organization 2021
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2021
Plant With Purpose $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2020
Family Assistance Ministries $20,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2020
Fbi Aa Memorial College Fund $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Support Organization 2020
Harvest Hope Food Bank $10,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2020
Project Mexico $5,000 Chula Vista, CA, US Support Organization 2020
Good Shepherd Center $15,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2020
Heartland Alliance $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Support Organization 2020
Akron-canton Regional Food Bank $5,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2020
Good Friends Of Wilmington $5,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2020
Good Neighbors Inc $10,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Support Organization 2020
Palmetto Foundation For Prevention $10,000 Chapin, SC, US Project Choose Hope 2020
Paws 4 People Foundation $-1,200 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2020
Alegria's Closet $4,000 Costa Mesa, CA, US Support Organization 2020
Midlands Crime Stoppers $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2020
Infraguard Alliance $250 Washington, DC, US Support Organization 2020
For Kids Country $1,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2020
Richfield Foundation $5,000 Richfield, MN, US Support Organization 2020
Hanover Lions Club $1,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2020
Freedom Builders $40,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2018
Plant With Purpose $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2018
Family Assistance Ministries $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2018
Fbi Aa Memorial College Fund $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Support Organization 2018
Saluda Shoals Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Irmo Chapin Recreation Center 2018
Assist International $5,000 Scotts Valley, CA, US Support Organization 2018
Crime Stoppers Of Midlands $5,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2018
Good Shepherd Center $10,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2018
Gospel For Asia $3,000 Wills Point, TX, US Support Organization 2018
Scheart $6,000 Blythewood, SC, US Support Organization 2018
Heartland Alliance $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Support Organization 2018
Akron-canton Regional Food Bank $15,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2018
Glendive Pta $2,500 Glendive, MT, US Lincoln School 2018
Twin Cities In Motion $2,500 Saint Paul, MN, US Support Organization 2018
Good Friends Of Wilmington $3,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2018
Good Neighbors Inc $10,000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US Support Organization 2018
Lift Inc $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Organization 2018
South Carolina Infragard $400 Irmo, SC, US Support Organization 2018
The Free Medical Clinic $40,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2018
Palmetto Foundation For Prevention $20,000 Chapin, SC, US Project Choose Hope 2018
Freedom Builders $20,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2017
Plant With Purpose $30,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2017
Family Assistance Ministries $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2017
Fbi Aa Memorial College Fund $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Children's Golf Classic 2017
Saluda Shoals Foundation $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Irmo Chapin Recreation Center 2017
Harvest Hope Food Bank $20,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2017
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 Hagertown, MD, US Support Organization 2017
Good Shepherd Center $35,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2017
Gospel For Asia $3,000 Wills Point, TX, US Support Organization 2017
Hope For Paws $1,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Support Organization 2017
Scheart $10,000 Blythewood, SC, US Support Organization 2017
The Humane Society Of The United St $2,500 Washington, DC, US Support Organization 2017
My Team Triumph $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Support Organization 2017
Heartland Alliance $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Organization 2017
Sister City Assoc Of Huntington Bea $1,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Support Organization 2017
Akron-canton Regional Food Bank $5,000 Akron, OH, US Support Organization 2017
Glendive Pta $1,500 Glendive, MT, US Lincoln School 2017
Second Harvest Heartland $3,000 St Paul, MN, US Support Organization 2017
Twin Cities In Motion $2,000 Saint Paul, MN, US Support Organization 2017
Freedom Builders $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Organization 2016
Plant With Purpose $25,000 San Diego, CA, US Support Organization 2016
Family Assistance Ministries $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US Support Organization 2016
Saluda Shoals Foundation $15,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2016
Glenwood Foundation $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Support Organization 2016
Clemson University Foundation $7,500 Clemson, SC, US Support Organization 2016
Efca $10,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Support Organization 2016
Harvest Hope Food Bank $21,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2016
Project Mexico $5,000 Chula Vista, CA, US Support Organization 2016
Assist International $5,000 Scotts Valley, CA, US Support Organization 2016
Leading Into New Communities $20,000 Wilmington, NC, US Support Organization 2016
Crime Stoppers Of Midlands $2,000 Columbia, SC, US Support Organization 2016
Friend Of Irmo Township $5,000 Irmo, SC, US Support Organzation 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 46-0533779
Website N/A
Address 225 W AVE ALESSANDRO San Clemente, CA 92672-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Russell W Butterworth Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Treasurer Claudio A Haug
President Gary Lennert

Forms 990-PF

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