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Also known as: C/O WIGGIN DANA
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Red Butterfly Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Wiggin Dana. It holds total assets of $20M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $85K in 2012 to $19.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Red Butterfly Foundation has made 130 grants totaling $4.3M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $1M and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.1M distributed across 31 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $215K, with an average award of $33K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, New York, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Red Butterfly Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, NY.
Red Butterfly Foundation has distributed a total of $4.3M across 130 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $33K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $215K.
Red Butterfly Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Red Butterfly Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafaela Evans | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn A Reers | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Vanessa Evans | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$19.8M
Fair Market Value
$21.9M
Net Worth
$19.8M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$549K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total Grants
130
Total Giving
$4.3M
Average Grant
$33K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite FoundationCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Asbury Park, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Equality Fund Co Charities Aid FoundationCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Alexandria, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| The 19th NewsCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| American Association Royal National TheaterCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $115K | 2023 |
| Global Fund For WomenCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Global Green Grants FundCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Boulder, CO | $75K | 2023 |
| Marie Stopes InternationalCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Warrenton, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Only One IncCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Oceanwise Vancouver AquariumCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSE | Vancouver | $35K | 2023 |
| Women Moving MillionsCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Sierra ClubCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Lewa Wildlife ConservancyCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Isiolo | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicken & Egg PicturesCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| African Hope FundCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Amazon Front LinesCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| CharitywaterCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Friends Of David SheldrickCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Laguna Hills, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Ocean ConservancyCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| International Conservation FundCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| ArtolutionCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Client EarthCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Calabasas, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| All We Can Save ProjectCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Dolphin ProjectCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation NetworkCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Humane Society InternationalCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Caf AmericaCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Polar Bear InternationalCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Resource Center For Women & GirlsCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Machakos | $5K | 2023 |
| Thousand CurrentsCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Oakland, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| Care UsaCHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2022 |