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Cestra Butner Family Foundation is a private trust based in OAKLAND, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is North Point Trust Company LLC. It holds total assets of $12.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have grown from $8M in 2015 to $12.8M 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Georgia. According to available records, Cestra Butner Family Foundation has made 35 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $635K in 2020 to $960K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $2.4M distributed across 15 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.5M, with an average award of $115K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Georgia and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$163K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 15 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.
Cestra Butner Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, GA, IL.
Cestra Butner Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 35 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $115K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.5M.
Cestra Butner Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cestra Butner Family Foundation is headquartered in OAKLAND, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cestra Butner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Teresa Butner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$12.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$115K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland PromiseGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $220K | 2022 |
| Oakland SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $175K | 2022 |
| Hidden Genius ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| EoydcGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Ok Program Of OaklandGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Oral Lee Brown FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| 100 Black Men Of America IncSCHOLARSHIPS | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Boule FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2022 |
| Rotary Club Of OaklandGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Alpha Gamma Boule FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| The Rotary Foundation Of Rotary InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Lend A Hand FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Oakland Public Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2021 |
| The Oakland ZooGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2021 |
| Redwood Day SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Oakland Public School LibrariesGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Youth On CourseGENERAL SUPPORT | Pebble Beach, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Womens Council Of ArpbGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| East Bay Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $200K | 2020 |
| East Bay College FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2020 |
| Conservation Society Of CaliforniaCAMPAIGN FOR CALIFORNIA TRAIL | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2020 |
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