Butler Family Philanthropy

The Butler Family Foundation, established by corporate executive Justin Butler, is dedicated to supporting community engagement, financial empower, educational opportunities and civic advancement across Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Rooted in the leadership disciplines gained from Justin's background as a Chief Risk Officer, the foundation focuses on expanding access to educational resources and structural economic development programs."

Multiple hands of diverse people joined together in a display of unity and teamwork.
A woman standing at a podium on stage with a large screen behind her displaying her name and title, 'Board Chair Desiree Butler,' at a formal event.

Our Mission

At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: strong communities create strong futures.The Butler family is committed to long-term community investment that combines financial support with active engagement. Through our partnerships, we work to uplift lives, expand educational opportunity, and foster meaningful, sustainable change.At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: strong communities create strong futures.The Butler family is committed to long-term community investment that combines financial support with active engagement. Through our partnerships, we work to uplift lives, expand educational opportunity, and foster meaningful, sustainable change.

The organizations supported

Our giving reflects both local and national impact. We are honored to support organizations
that share our vision for a more equitable, empowered future

Greater Twin Cities United Way logo with a hand holding a red person figure, yellow concentric semi-circles, and blue waves.
Logo with the word 'MONITORS' in yellow letters on a red and black background.
Logo with red and pink flame-like shape and the words 'Turning Point' in bold red letters, 'inspired by you' below in smaller black text.
Seal of Hamline University featuring an open book and surrounding text with the university's name and founding year 1854.
Logo for Ending Veteran Homelessness with the acronym MACV and a house outline.
UNCF logo featuring a stylized torch with an orange flame and blue handle.
Catholic Charities USA logo with a cross and stylized figure in blue and green.
The image shows the emblem of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, featuring a torch, shield, and Greek letters, with a red and white color scheme.
Logo of WTV3 Sports with a stylized 'W' and '3' in teal and the word 'SPORTS' below in teal.
Logo of Northside Achievement Zone with large turquoise speech bubble and black text
Logo of The Links, Inc. featuring a stylized globe with a pair of hands supporting it, and the text 'The Links, Inc. United in Friendship, Connected in Service'
A university crest featuring a knight's helmet at the top, a shield divided into red, white, and yellow sections with a handshake, a medical caduceus, and a wrench, and a red ribbon banner with Greek text.
A man and woman dressed in formal attire posing at a UNCF event celebrating 75 years. The woman is in a bright pink, one-shoulder gown, and the man is in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. They stand in front of a backdrop with UNCF logos and the text "Lighting the way to brighter futures".
A couple dressed in formal attire at an event with a backdrop featuring the logo 'V3 Sports'. The woman wears a black gown and jewelry, and the man wears a black suit with a white shirt and black tie. The woman is pregnant, and both are smiling.
Promotional poster for a Tockqueville event featuring special guests Desiree and Justin Butler, with a man and woman in formal attire smiling amid bright lights and decorative red and black border.