Organizational Profile
Butler Manufacturing Corporate Contributions Program
Butler Corporate Contributions Program
Note (July 2000): This profile is no longer maintained and information included may be out-of-date.
Mission/description
The corporate giving program mirrors the Butler Manufacturing Company Foundation by supporting nonprofit organizations involved with arts and culture, youth development, community improvement, and minorities. International support is allocated in areas where wholly-owned subsidiaries maintain a presence.
Headquarters
United States
Geographical focus
Latin America, South America (including Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Brazil), the Caribbean, Asia, Europe
Art, culture and recreation; Education; Development; Social services
Various
Types of support
Grants, scholarships, and emergency funds
Limitations and additional information
The foundation does not give directly to foreign organizations. Further, it gives primarily in areas of company operations.
Proposal requirements
The Public Affairs Department handles giving. The Foundation Administrator reviews all requests. Application form not required. Initial approach: Letter of inquiry to Butler Manufacturing Company Foundation via nearest company facility.
Proposal deadlines
None
Range of grant size
US$2,500-$5,000
Approximate number of grants per year
25
Average total yearly giving
US$207,196
Year established
1901
Chief executive
Donald H. Pratt, President
Contact - United States
Barbara Lee Fay
Foundation Adminstrator
BMA Tower
P.O. Box 419917, Penn Valley Park
Kansas City, MO 64141
tel +1 (816) 968-3208
fax +1 (816) 968-3211
email blfay@butlermfg.org
Contact - Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean
Horacio Campaña
Butler S.A. de C.V.
tel +52 (5) 291-9351
fax +52 (5) 291-9360
email hcampana@compuserve.com.mx
Contact - Chile
Roland Lopez
Butler Comercial Ltda.
tel +56 (2) 335-1780
fax +56 (2) 335-1781
email rplopez@ctc-mundo.net
Contact - Argentina
Dardo Etchichury
tel +54 (1) 804-4337
fax +54 (1) 804-0941
email dardoet@act.net.ar
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Last update July 12, 2001