Endowment for Butler County
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Building Resources for Butler County’s Future Through the Contributions of Caring Citizens
What is the Endowment for Butler County?
The Endowment for Butler County is a fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation. It was established in 1988 by philanthropist Ben Phillips, of the Butler County based T.W. Phillips Gas and Oil Company, and has grown since then through gifts from community-minded individuals, as a means by which local donors can make a lasting gift to Butler County. A gift to the Endowment for Butler County is permanently invested in principal, and grants are made to local organizations each year from 4-6% of the fund’s three year average balance. An advisory committee made up of Butler County citizens is responsible for local resource development and review of grant applications.
What do we fund?
Grants are generally limited to organizations located in Butler County. The following types of grant proposals are preferred:
- Special projects which are not part of the ongoing operations of the organization.
- Seed money for new programs.
- Grants which leverage additional funding.
- Grants for specific capital and equipment needs. Requests for broad capital campaign support will not be considered without a breakdown of the specific item(s) you are requesting.
- Non-experimental research such as program evaluation or policy research.
The following will not be considered for funding:
- General operating support.
- Salaries, stipends (including internships), teachers or instructors.
- Professional development.
- Office furniture and supplies.
- Fundraising materials (refreshments, pamphlets, mailings, events, etc.).
- Marketing costs (including websites, signage or ad costs).
- Memberships, tuition or conference support.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: April 1 and Oct. 1.
All online applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the application deadline dates.
How to Apply
The Endowment for Butler County Board will meet to review applications and make award decisions on the third Wednesday of April and October.
Contact Us
For application/eligibility questions, contact Committee Chairperson Jared Sullivan at jaredsullivan@tprsold.com.
For technical assistance with the application portal, contact Bea Thomas at thomasb@pghfdn.org.