M VERNA BUTTERER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $396K · expenses $292K · assets $7.3M
- EIN
- 23-7751390
- Address
- PO BOX 273, FOUNTAINVILLE, PA 18923-0273
- Website
- WWW.BUTTERER.ORG
- NTEE code
- -
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1994
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
8 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | ADMINISTRATOR | 2011-2025 | $71,382 | $734,069 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | TRUSTEE | 2011-2025 | $5,000 | $62,500 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | TRUSTEE | 2013-2025 | $5,000 | $55,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | TRUSTEE | 2018-2025 | $5,000 | $35,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis Sampson James (former) | Trustee | 2015-2018 | $2,000 | $10,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis A Sampson (former) | Trustee | 2013-2014 | $4,000 | $8,000 | 1 |
| Carol A Baumhauer (former) | Trustee | 2011-2012 | $4,000 | $7,500 | 1 |
| Robert W Butterer (former) | Trustee | 2011-2012 | $4,000 | $7,500 | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $86K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA J KIRKEGARD | ADMINISTRATOR | 30 | $71,382 | - | $0 | $71,382 | 1 |
| SUZANNE BARNHURST | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 | - | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
| MIRIAM M REIMEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 | - | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
| SHANNON E JEFFERSON-STELLATO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 | - | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
2024 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $81K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA J KIRKEGARD | ADMINISTRATOR | 30 | $65,760 | - | $0 | $65,760 | 1 |
| SUZANNE BARNHURST | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 | - | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
| MIRIAM M REIMEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 | - | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
| SHANNON E JEFFERSON-STELLATO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,000 | - | $0 | $5,000 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $73K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $58,390 | - | - | $58,390 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $72K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $56,682 | - | - | $56,682 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $70K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $54,940 | - | - | $54,940 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $68K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $53,318 | - | - | $53,318 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
2019 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $69K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $53,940 | - | - | $53,940 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | Trustee | 1 | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · 4 paid, $62K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $51,539 | - | - | $51,539 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis Sampson James | Trustee | 1 | $2,000 | - | - | $2,000 | 1 |
| Shannon E Jefferson-Stellato | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $62K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $49,608 | - | - | $49,608 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis Sampson James | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
2016 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $60K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $47,546 | - | - | $47,546 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis Sampson James | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
2015 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Phyllis Sampson James | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $57K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $44,658 | - | - | $44,658 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis A Sampson | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
2013 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $55K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $43,356 | - | - | $43,356 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Phyllis A Sampson | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Miriam M Reimel | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
2012 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $54K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $42,090 | - | - | $42,090 | 1 |
| Carol A Baumhauer | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Robert W Butterer | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 | 1 |
2011 · 4 people listed · 4 paid, $51K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elissa J Kirkegard | Administrator | 30 | $40,860 | - | - | $40,860 | 1 |
| Carol A Baumhauer | Trustee | 1 | $3,500 | - | - | $3,500 | 1 |
| Robert W Butterer | Trustee | 1 | $3,500 | - | - | $3,500 | 1 |
| Suzanne Barnhurst | Trustee | 1 | $3,500 | - | - | $3,500 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2025 · 1 contractor · $71K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA KIRKEGARD | FOUNTAINVILLE, PA | ADMINISTRATIVE | $71,382 |
2024 · 1 contractor · $66K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA J KIRKEGARD | FOUNTAINVILLE, PA | ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | $65,760 |
2023 · 1 contractor · $58K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA KIRKEGARD | FOUNTAINVILLE, PA | ADMINISTRATIVE | $58,390 |
2022 · 1 contractor · $57K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA KIRKEGARD | FOUNTAINVILLE, PA | ADMINISTRATIVE | $56,682 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 27 grants to organizations · $187K
Listed grants add up to $187,017; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $185,017. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2024 · 35 grants to organizations · $249K
2023 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 35 grants to individuals · $215K · 1 summary line · $35K
This return lists 1 summary line (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2022 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 32 grants to individuals · $175K · 1 summary line · $51K
This return lists 1 summary line (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2021 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 33 grants to individuals · $181K · 1 summary line · $14K
This return lists 1 summary line (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2020 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 23 grants to individuals · $106K · 2 summary lines · $19K
This return lists 2 summary lines (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2019 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 29 grants to individuals · $145K · 4 summary lines · $44K
This return lists 4 summary lines (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2018 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 25 grants to individuals · $146K · 3 summary lines · $34K
This return lists 3 summary lines (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2017 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 30 grants to individuals · $177K
2016 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 32 grants to individuals · $179K
2015 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 43 grants to individuals · $182K
2014 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 36 grants to individuals · $193K
2013 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 28 grants to individuals · $150K
2012 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 24 grants to individuals · $128K
2011 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 25 grants to individuals · $115K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $396,060 | $292,335 | $7,265,072 | $7,265,072 | - | - | $86,382 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $400,080 | $348,007 | $7,160,433 | $7,160,433 | - | - | $80,760 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $435,040 | $339,374 | $7,108,358 | $7,108,358 | - | - | $73,390 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $380,715 | $320,282 | $7,012,692 | $7,012,692 | - | - | $71,682 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $561,868 | $285,266 | $6,952,258 | $6,952,258 | $600 | - | $69,940 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $293,164 | $204,308 | $6,682,453 | $6,682,453 | - | - | $68,318 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $369,332 | $269,533 | $6,593,597 | $6,593,597 | - | - | $68,940 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $464,780 | $251,298 | $6,493,807 | $6,493,798 | - | - | $61,539 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $433,884 | $249,713 | $6,280,320 | $6,280,316 | - | - | $61,665 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $342,492 | $245,787 | $6,096,148 | $6,096,146 | - | - | $59,546 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $371,446 | $245,379 | $5,999,442 | $5,999,441 | - | - | $58,069 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $348,405 | $261,184 | $5,873,374 | $5,873,374 | - | - | $56,658 | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $233,793 | $215,406 | $5,786,153 | $5,786,153 | - | - | $55,356 | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $243,996 | $189,502 | $5,767,766 | $5,767,766 | - | - | $54,090 | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $216,503 | $176,696 | $5,712,313 | $5,712,312 | - | - | $51,360 | - | - |
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $292,335 spent · pay $86,382 · grants $185,017 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $185,017 | 63.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $86,382 | 29.5% | |
| Other expenses | $14,248 | 4.9% | |
| Taxes | $5,600 | 1.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,088 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $292,335 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $348,007 spent · pay $80,760 · grants $248,933 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $248,933 | 71.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $80,760 | 23.2% | |
| Other expenses | $9,011 | 2.6% | |
| Taxes | $6,843 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,460 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $348,007 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $339,374 spent · pay $73,390 · grants $249,967 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $249,967 | 73.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $73,390 | 21.6% | |
| Other expenses | $8,891 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,074 | 1.2% | |
| Taxes | $3,052 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $339,374 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $320,282 spent · pay $71,682 · grants $225,734 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $225,734 | 70.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $71,682 | 22.4% | |
| Other expenses | $13,719 | 4.3% | |
| Taxes | $7,856 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,291 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $320,282 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $285,266 spent · pay $69,940 · grants $194,582 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $194,582 | 68.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $69,940 | 24.5% | |
| Other expenses | $12,458 | 4.4% | |
| Taxes | $6,700 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,586 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $285,266 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $204,308 spent · pay $68,318 · grants $124,959 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $124,959 | 61.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $68,318 | 33.4% | |
| Other expenses | $8,823 | 4.3% | |
| Taxes | $1,200 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $962 | 0.5% | |
| Printing and publications | $46 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $204,308 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $269,533 spent · pay $68,940 · grants $188,831 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $188,831 | 70.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $68,940 | 25.6% | |
| Taxes | $7,300 | 2.7% | |
| Other expenses | $3,956 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $506 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $269,533 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $251,298 spent · pay $61,539 · grants $180,196 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $180,196 | 71.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $61,539 | 24.5% | |
| Taxes | $4,900 | 1.9% | |
| Other expenses | $3,408 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,255 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $251,298 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $249,713 spent · pay $61,665 · grants $177,282 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $177,282 | 71.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $61,665 | 24.7% | |
| Other expenses | $3,882 | 1.6% | |
| Taxes | $3,450 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $3,434 | 1.4% | |
| Total | $249,713 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $245,787 spent · pay $59,546 · grants $179,414 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $179,414 | 73.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $59,546 | 24.2% | |
| Taxes | $4,000 | 1.6% | |
| Other expenses | $2,827 | 1.2% | |
| Total | $245,787 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $245,379 spent · pay $58,069 · grants $181,553 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $181,553 | 74.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $58,069 | 23.7% | |
| Other expenses | $4,400 | 1.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $757 | 0.3% | |
| Taxes | $600 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $245,379 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $261,184 spent · pay $56,658 · grants $192,546 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $192,546 | 73.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $56,658 | 21.7% | |
| Taxes | $6,463 | 2.5% | |
| Other expenses | $5,505 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $12 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $261,184 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990PF · $215,406 spent · pay $55,356 · grants $150,072 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $150,072 | 69.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $55,356 | 25.7% | |
| Taxes | $5,241 | 2.4% | |
| Other expenses | $4,737 | 2.2% | |
| Total | $215,406 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990PF · $189,502 spent · pay $54,090 · grants $127,801 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $127,801 | 67.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $54,090 | 28.5% | |
| Other expenses | $3,828 | 2.0% | |
| Taxes | $3,783 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $189,502 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990PF · $176,696 spent · pay $51,360 · grants $115,388 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $115,388 | 65.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $51,360 | 29.1% | |
| Taxes | $5,012 | 2.8% | |
| Other expenses | $4,936 | 2.8% | |
| Total | $176,696 | 100% |