The Butler Family Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life primarily in Minnesota by supporting initiatives focused on arts, education, the environment, and human services. They commit to funding programs that promote responsible stewardship of land and water resources, education on land and water conservation, and sustainable community development initiatives.
The Community Grants Program, particularly focusing on the Environment, seeks to support organizations working towards the responsible stewardship of land and water resources in Minnesota. The program awards two-year grants aimed at either general operating support or specific projects and programs related to land protection and sustainable land use; water quality protection and improvement; and educational efforts to teach Minnesota's young people about the importance of these resources. The program prioritizes initiatives that integrate land and water protection strategies.