Butterfly Equity Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Butterfly Equity Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $751,550 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $72,025. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$751,550
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$72,025
- Assets$231,971
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $560,758 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $560,758 | 17 | $290,931 |
| 2024 | $751,550 | 23 | $231,971 |
How to apply
Butterfly Equity Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Butterfly Equity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $596,550 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Forward | General operations | $72,025 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | General operations | $71,716 |
| Alma Backyard Farm | General operations | $69,000 |
| Community Partners | General operations - for la food policy council | $68,500 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | General operations | $68,184 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General operations | $58,500 |
| Special Service for Groups | General operations - for api forward movement | $51,500 |
| FARM2PEOPLE | General operations | $41,500 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | General operations | $39,000 |
| Urban Food Initiative | General operations | $25,000 |
| Foodcorps Inc | General operations | $21,500 |
| Sustainable Ag and Food System Funders | 2025 forum sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Ag and Food System Funders | 2025 membership | $5,000 |
| With Love Community Programs | General operations | $5,000 |
| Project Angel Food | General operations | $3,000 |
| Sima Studios | General operations - for prosperity market | $3,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | General operations - for long beach fresh | $3,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | 2025 membership | $2,600 |
| La Compost | General operations | $2,525 |
| Safe Place for Youth | General operations | $2,500 |
| Growing Communities Inc | General operations | $1,500 |
| Garden School Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | 2024 la food funders membership | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Waglay
- Dustin Beck
- Peter Tang
- Bill Levisay
Questions people ask
Does Butterfly Equity Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Butterfly Equity Foundation give?
$751,550 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Butterfly Equity Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Waglay (Co-President, Director), Dustin Beck (Co-President, Director), Peter Tang (Treasurer, Director) and Bill Levisay (Board Member (Beg 01/24)).
What does Butterfly Equity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and environment and conservation.