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Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in JONESBORO, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Jim Tom Butler. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $414K. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arkansas, Florida and Tennessee. According to available records, Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 36 grants totaling $171K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $73K in 2021 to $41K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $24K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. reported 36 individual grants totaling $170,600 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,200. Half of those grants fell between $500 and $5,125. Its largest single grant in the record was $24,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $35,923 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in AR, which received 22 of the 36 grants on record (61 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 4 states. Of its 18 distinct grantees, 61 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were First Baptist Church ($53,200), Everglade Community Church ($18,000) and St Jude Childrens Hospital ($17,800).
Computed from 36 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 4 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$24K
Based on 9 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.
Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR, FL, TN.
Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $171K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $24K.
Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jim Tom And Connie Belle Butler Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in JONESBORO, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Butler | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim Tom Butler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$36K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$21K
Contributions
$147K
Net Investment Income
$32K
Distribution Amount
$91K
Total: $774K
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$171K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist ChurchCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Harrisburg, AR | $6K | 2023 |
| Grace Episcopal ChurchCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Tallahassee, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| First Christian ChurchMEMORIAL | Marianna, AR | $100 | 2023 |
| Everglade Community ChurchCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Everglades City, FL | $6K | 2023 |
| Bread Of Life Food PantryCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Harrisburg, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Restoration House MinitriesCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Harrisburg, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens HospitalCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $700 | 2023 |
| West Memphis Christian SchoolEDUCATION | West Memphis, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| The Baddour CenterCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE | Senatobia, MS | $500 | 2023 |
| CruCOMMUNITY OUTREACH/SOCIAL | Orlando, FL | $24K | 2022 |
| Restoration House MinistriesCOMMUNITY OUTREACH | Harrisburg, AR | $5K | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Public SchoolEDUCATION | Harrisburg, AR | $3K | 2022 |
| Arkansas Community FoundationMEMORIAL | Little Rock, AR | $15K | 2021 |
| Lee AcademyEDUCATION | Marianna, AR | $5K | 2021 |
| Lebonheur Childrens HospitalCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| First United Methodist ChurchCOMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES | Harrisburg, AR | $500 | 2021 |