Butterfly Equity Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 81-4015045 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$622K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$232K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,600 and $58,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | General operations | $72,025 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $71,716 |
| Alma Backyard Farm | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $69,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General operations - for LA food policy council | $68,500 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | Inglewood, CA | General operations | $68,184 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | General operations | $58,500 |
| Special Service for Groups | Los Angeles, CA | General operations - for api forward movement | $51,500 |
| Farm2people | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $41,500 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $39,000 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Dorchester, MA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Foodcorps Inc | Portland, CA | General operations | $21,500 |
| Sustainable Ag and Food System Funders | Santa Barbara, CA | 2025 forum sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Ag and Food System Funders | Santa Barbara, CA | 2025 membership | $5,000 |
| With Love Community Programs | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Sima Studios | West Hollywood, CA | General operations - for prosperity market | $3,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | General operations - for long beach fresh | $3,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | 2025 membership | $2,600 |
| LA Compost | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $2,525 |
| Safe Place for Youth | Venice, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Growing Communities Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Garden School Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Los Angeles, CA | 2024 LA food funders membership | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | General operations | $65,000 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | Inglewood, CA | General operations | $65,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $621,550 | 25 |
| 2023 | $560,758 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501279349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4015045
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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