Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1997, with $48,601 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 39-6652513 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$49K
▲ 1391.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$108K
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating160 mo reserves · -123% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation: 160 mo reserves · -123% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $352K (FY2013) to $49K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-122.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,601▲1392% | $108,315▼13.0% | $1,444,109▼4.0% | $1,444,109▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$3,762▼103% | $124,524▲1.0% | $1,504,399▼7.9% | $1,504,399▼7.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $122,273▲1.2% | $123,300▲7.9% | $1,632,687▼0.1% | $1,632,687▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $120,858▲196% | $114,310▼4.9% | $1,633,718▲0.4% | $1,633,718▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $40,889▼56.6% | $120,214▲1.3% | $1,627,179▼4.7% | $1,627,179▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $94,239▼1.4% | $118,699▲1.0% | $1,707,389▼1.4% | $1,707,389▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $95,569▲143% | $117,579▲1.0% | $1,731,839▼1.3% | $1,731,839▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $39,288▲261% | $116,463▼7.7% | $1,753,846▼4.2% | $1,753,846▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$24,411▼128% | $126,135▼4.7% | $1,831,020▼7.6% | $1,831,020▼7.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $86,864▼75.3% | $132,356▲7.0% | $1,981,567▼2.2% | $1,981,567▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $351,834 | $123,659▲1.6% | $2,026,403▲12.6% | $2,026,403▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $121,678▲1.5% | $1,799,544▼0.7% | $1,799,544▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $119,910▲7.7% | $1,811,726▼1.6% | $1,811,726▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $111,361▲5.7% | $1,841,480▼2.8% | $1,841,480▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $105,372 | $1,895,338 | $1,895,338 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-6652513, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation's EIN?
- Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-6652513.
- How much revenue does Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation report?
- Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation reported $48,601 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Harley A and Lillian M Butler Foundation (EIN 39-6652513) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.