Red Butterfly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Red Butterfly Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $882,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$882,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$27.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 30 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 30 | $23.6 million |
| 2025 | $882,500 | 21 | $27.3 million |
How to apply
Red Butterfly 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 Red Butterfly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $67,500 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $375,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $95,000 |
| California | 4 | $72,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $65,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA | Charity's general purposes | $150,000 |
| The 19th News | Charity's general purposes | $125,000 |
| American Association Royal National Theater | Charity's general purposes | $105,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | Charity's general purposes | $75,000 |
| Global Green Grants Fund | Charity's general purposes | $75,000 |
| Marie Stopes International | Charity's general purposes | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Charity's general purposes | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club | Charity's general purposes | $40,000 |
| Oceanwise Vancouver Aquarium | Charity's general purpose | $35,000 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy | Charity's general purposes | $25,000 |
| Women Moving Millions | Charity's general purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | Charity's general purposes | $20,000 |
| Only One Inc Sea Legacy | Charity's general purposes | $20,000 |
| Amazon Front Lines | Charity's general purposes | $15,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Charity's general purposes | $15,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation | Charity's general purposes | $15,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charity's general purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of David Sheldrick | Charity's general purposes | $10,000 |
| Polar Bear International | Charity's general purposes | $7,500 |
| Resource Center for Women & Girls | Charity's general purposes | $7,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Charity's general purposes | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rafaela Evans
- Carolyn A Reers
- Vanessa Evans
Questions people ask
Does Red Butterfly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Red Butterfly Foundation give?
$882,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Red Butterfly Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rafaela Evans (President), Carolyn A Reers (Secretary) and Vanessa Evans (Director).
What does Red Butterfly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.