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Buttgenbach Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $367K in 2019 to $1.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Minnesota. According to available records, Buttgenbach Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $211K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $86K in 2020 to $5K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $120K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Buttgenbach Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, MN.
Buttgenbach Foundation has distributed a total of $211K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25K.
Buttgenbach Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buttgenbach Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Thomas Hubertus Buttgenbach | Chair, Pres, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sean Stephan Leffers | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$784K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$211K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portal For Investment In The Latin American Socialacquisition of video work by Luis Roque by MALBA | Ney York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| San Diego Art InstituteUnderwriting for Consumption Season | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationLatin American Acquisitions | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| New Israel FundCenter For Contemporary Art | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| National Gay Pilots AssociationButtgenbach Foundation Scholarship Fund | St Louis Park, MN | $25K | 2020 |
| Residency Unlimited IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Brooklyn, NY | $14K | 2020 |
| Lux Art InstituteFor the Cosmo Whyte Residency | Encinitas, CA | $13K | 2020 |
| Cow Hollow PreschoolGeneral & Unrestricted | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2020 |