Butler Family Charitable Foundation
In 2018, The Butler Family Charitable Foundation was welcomed by GMCF as another supporting organization. Established through the generosity of the late Bernie Butler's family, this fund was dedicated to fostering wellness, education, innovation, and creativity across the family's three communities in Manhattan, Minneapolis, and Seattle.
Core values of the organization include:
- a commitment to investing in the hometown communities
- advocating for progressive thinking and practices
- supporting sustainable projects
- championing grassroots efforts for change
- promoting inclusivity and diversity
- embracing an entrepreneurial spirit
- encouraging creativity and artistic pursuits
- ensuring equal access to healthy lifestyles and living
Butler Family Charitable Foundation Executive Board:
- Brenda Butler
- Mark Butler
- Sherry Butler
- Seth Gordon
- Phil Howe
- Georginna Slade
- Kellie Pecoraro
| 2022 Butler Family Charitable Foundation | ||
|---|---|---|
| K-State Rise Up | Provides accessible resources & world-class leadership training, grounded in celebrating diversity, for underrepresented future business leaders | $10,000.00 |
| Minneapolis Grants | Community Support | $132,000.00 |
| No Stone Unturned | $50,000 for Group Feeding Kitchen + $5,000 for Scholarship Fund | $55,000.00 |
| Other Manhattan Grants | Support for Manhattan Non-Profits | $115,550.00 |
| Seattle Grants | Community Support | $238,500.00 |
| Ukraine Relief | Support for Ukraine | $50,000.00 |
| Wareham Hall Renovation Fund | Purchase of Property | $150,000.00 |
Total Butler Family Charitable Foundation |
$751,050.00 |
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