Red Butterfly Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 46-1624579 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$882K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$27.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
72% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Charity's general purposes | $150,000 |
| The 19Th News | Austin, TX | Charity's general purposes | $125,000 |
| American Association Royal National Theater | New York, NY | Charity's general purposes | $105,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | New York, NY | Charity's general purposes | $75,000 |
| Global Green Grants Fund | Boulder, CO | Charity's general purposes | $75,000 |
| Marie Stopes International | Washington, DC | Charity's general purposes | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Charity's general purposes | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Charity's general purposes | $40,000 |
| Oceanwise Vancouver Aquarium | Vancouver, CA | Charity's general purpose | $35,000 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy | Isiolo, KE | Charity's general purposes | $25,000 |
| Women Moving Millions | New York, NY | Charity's general purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | Brooklyn, NY | Charity's general purposes | $20,000 |
| Only One Inc Sea Legacy | Boulder, CO | Charity's general purposes | $20,000 |
| Amazon Front Lines | San Francisco, CA | Charity's general purposes | $15,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Charity's general purposes | $15,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation | Alexandria, VA | Charity's general purposes | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Charity's general purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of David Sheldrick | Laguna Hills, CA | Charity's general purposes | $10,000 |
| Polar Bear International | Bozeman, MT | Charity's general purposes | $7,500 |
| Resource Center for Women & Girls | Machakos, KE | Charity's general purposes | $7,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | Charity's general purposes | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $882,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $1,001,995 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,045,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1624579
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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