Private foundation · Detroit, MI

Butzel Long Charitable Trust

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Typical grant size
$450 $1K $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
74
Repeat grantees
32
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesDECEMBER 31 OF EACH YEAR.
ContactJAMES E WYNNE · 3132257000
MaterialsA LETTER INDICATING ENTITY IS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3); ITS OBJECTIVE CONFIRMATION, AND THE AMOUNT (NET OF $2K) OF REQUEST.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONS (W/EMPHASIS ON LEGALLY ORIENTATED INSTITUTIONS AND BAR RELATED ACTIVITIES)

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Richard E Rassel
TRUSTEE
James E Wynne
TRUSTEE
Paul M Mersino
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
117.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
245
Total grants awarded
$368K
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$11K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$63K
41 grants
2023
$66K
53 grants
2022
$57K
40 grants
2021
$67K
41 grants
2020
$53K
29 grants
2019
$45K
29 grants
2018
$6K
10 grants
2017
$10K
1 grants
2016
$500
1 grants

Top recipients

6 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$60K
3 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$20K
7 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$13K
3 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$13K
Make a Wish Foundation
2 grants · MI
$12K
4 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$11K
Lighthouse of Michigan
5 grants · MI
$11K
Kids in Need Foundsation
1 grant · OH
$10K
Rosa Parks Scholarship Doundation Inc
5 grants · MI
$9K
3 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$9K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Kids in Need Foundation
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
MN · TY 2024
$11K
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc
THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN PROVIDING ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES.
MI · TY 2024
$7K
Focus Hope
FOCUS HOPE IS A 501 (C) (3) DETROIT BASED, NON-DENOMINATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE AIM IS TO OVERCOME RACISM AND…
MI · TY 2024
$5K
Catholic Foundation of Michigan
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN IS A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH INSPIRES CHARITABLE GIVING AND ASSISTS DONORS IN…
MI · TY 2024
$4K
Michigan United Cerebral Palsy
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION THAT IS AN ALLY AND ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Lighthouse of Michigan
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES FOOD PANTRIES AND PROVIDES SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
MI · TY 2024
$3K
Patroit Week Foundation
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION WHICH RENEWS AMERICA BY CELEBRATING AND HONORING THOSE FIRST PRINCIPLES FOR WHICH SO MANY HAVE …
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Detroit Public Television
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH IS VIEWER SUPPORTED TO PROVIDE NONCOMMERCIAL TELEVISION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
A 501 (C) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING STUDETS TO ACHIEVE POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Jewish Community Center of Ann Arbor
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AS ONE OF ITS MANY CHARITABLE ACTIVI…
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Holocaust Memorial Center
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING IN A MEANINGFUL WAY THE MEMORY OF THE MURDERED JEWISH PEOPLE, COMMUNI…
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Detroit Bar Association Foundation
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN DETROIT AND THROUGHOUT T…
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Sophia's Rainbow-children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION TO RAISE FUNDS TO ENABLE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND INNOVATIONS CAPABLE OF …
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Love for a Child
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FOR EACH CHILD TO BE VISITED MONTHLY BY A TRAUMA INFORMED VOLUNTER THAT FOCUSES O…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Mission Oakland
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES COATS FOR WINTER FOR IMPROVISHED CHILDREN.
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Clark Park Coalition
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF DIVERSE, HIGH QUALITY RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND MENTORING P…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Ava's Heart
AVA'S HEART IS A 501 (C) 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE THAT INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER TO PATIENT'S S…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Brillant Detroit
A 501 (C) (3) OGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING KID SUCCESS FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 0-8 …
MI · TY 2024
$1K
City Year Inc
A FOREIGN NONPROFIT CORPORATION QUALIFIED IN MICHIGAN THAT SPONSORS COLLEGE GRADS WHO SPEND A YEAR IN INNER CITY SCHOOLS…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Michigan Crossroads Council Inc Boys Scouts of America
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION WHICD HELPS BUILD THE FUTURE LEADERS OF THIS COUNTRY BY COMBINING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND LI…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
The Noah Project of Central United Methodist Church of Detroit
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO COMPASSIONATELY END HOMELESSNESS IN DETROIT
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Birth Detroit
A BLACK-LED 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE, QUALITY, LOVING, MIDWIFERY-LED PRENATAL CARE …
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Oakland County Bar Foundation
THE OAKLAND COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION IS A 501(C) 3 ORGANIZATION WHICH PROMOTES AND FUNDS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCE…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Plymouth-canton Little League
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL.
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Metro Food Rescue
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION THAT RESCUES FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISCARDED AND DELIVER IT TO A NETWORK OF FOOD PANTRIE…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Abc Semi Build the Future Fund
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FULL OR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME GETTIN…
MI · TY 2024
$1K
University of Detroit Mercy
THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY IS A 501 (C) 3 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHICH CONDUCTS A BASKETBALL CAMP FOR SPECIAL NEED…
MI · TY 2024
$988
Squirrelwood Equine Sanctuary
THE SQUIRRELWOOD EQUINE SANCTUARY IS A 501 (C) (3) NONPROFIT ANNIMAL SANCTUARY WHOSE MAIN FOCUS IS GIVING ANIMALS THAT M…
NY · TY 2024
$750
The Pink Fund
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, COVERING NONMEDICAL BILLS.
MI · TY 2024
$543
Ava Maria School of Law Service Project
A 501 (C) (3) EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT SPONSORS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS FOR ITS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN.
FL · TY 2024
$518
Wounded Warrior Project Inc
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND EVENTS FOR WOUNDED VETERANS.
FL · TY 2024
$500
Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan
THE DOWN SYNDROME GUILD OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN IS A 501 (C) 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RESPONDING TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF…
MI · TY 2024
$500
Love One Another
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION ENRICHING THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
MI · TY 2024
$500
Macomb Symphony Orchestra
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION, INTEREST IN AND THE PRESERVATION OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC …
MI · TY 2024
$460
William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION WHICH ADDRESSES THE LEGAL NEEDS OF THE POPULATION WHO LIVE AT OR BELOW THE NATIONAL POVERTY GUI…
MI · TY 2024
$250
Michigan Anti Cruelty Society
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ANIMALS IN NEED WITH LIFESAVING MEDICAL CARE, A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE P…
MI · TY 2024
$250
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Ann Arbor
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR FAMILIES OF HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN
MI · TY 2024
$250
Alzheimer's Association
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, COMPASIONATE, CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING WITH ALZHE…
MI · TY 2024
$250
Detroit Historical Society
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAINTAING THE CHORNICLES OF THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF DETROIT
MI · TY 2024
$250
Romeo Goodfellows
A 501 (C) 3 ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ASSURING THAT THERE IS NO CHILD WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS
MI · TY 2024
$200
Youth for the Future
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING YOUTH AT-RISK IN JORDAN IN REALIZING PRODUCTIVE AND REWARDING ROLES IN SOCIETY WHI…
MD · TY 2024
$100
Kids in Need Foundation
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
MN · TY 2023
$11K
Beyond Basics
BEYOND BASICS IS 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING READING SKILLS OF CHILDREN.
MI · TY 2023
$3K
University of Minnesota Duluth Newman Catholic Ministries
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH SUPPORTS CATHOLIC MINISTRIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-DULUTH THROUGH ITS NEWMAN C…
MN · TY 2023
$3K
Detroit Zoological Society
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DETROIT PUBLIC ZOO
MI · TY 2023
$3K
Lighthouse of Michigan
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES FOOD PANTRIES AND PROVIDES SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Pokagon Band of Potawatoni
A 501 (C) (3) SOVEREIGN TRIBAL NATION, WHO PROMOTES THE CULTURE AND STRIVES TO EMPOWER THE POKEGNEK FAMILIES.
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc
A 501 (C) (3) ORGAINZATION DEDICATED TO GROWING PROGRAMS OR INITIATIVES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ENSURING THE DETROIT REGIO…
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Detroit Public Television
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH IS VIEWER SUPPORTED TO PROVIDE NONCOMMERCIAL TELEVISION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Rosa Parks Scholarship Doundation Inc
A 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
MI · TY 2023
$2K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.