Red Butterfly Foundation
Red Butterfly Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since February 2015 and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking and fund distribution.
Key facts about Red Butterfly Foundation
- EIN
- 46-1624579
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,001,995
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $33,400
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Red Butterfly Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Red Butterfly Foundation's 30 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (21%), California (20%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Alexandria, VA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-4.1% YoY
Grant Count
30
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-4.1% YoY
Grantmaking
Red Butterfly Foundation is an invite-only grantmaker that does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 30 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $19.8 million
- Total revenue: $62.5 thousand
- Total expenses: $1.15 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Giving rate: Approximately 5.0% of assets annually
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Equality Fund Co Charities Aid Foundation ($150,000), The 19th News ($125,000), American Association Royal National Theater ($117,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EQUALITY FUND CO CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, VA | 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 | $117,000 |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 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 | $75,000 |
| ONLY ONE INC BOULDER, CO | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| RAINFOREST TRUST WARRENTON, VA | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS NEW YORK, NY | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| EVERYORG ECO FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES | $29,995 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Rafaela Evans - President
- Carolyn A. Reers - Director
- Vanessa Evans - Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAFAELA EVANS | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| CAROLYN A REERS | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| RAFAELA EVANS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| VANESSA EVANS | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| CAROLYN A REERS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| VANESSA EVANS | TREASURER | 20 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 437 Madison Avenue, Floor 35 New York, NY 10022
Phone: 203-363-7668
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Red Butterfly Foundation?
Red Butterfly Foundation is an invite-only grantmaker that does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $1.0-1.05 million • Number of grants: 30 grants annually • Median grant size: $15,000 • Grant range: $5,000 - $150,000
What size grants does Red Butterfly Foundation award?
In 2024, Red Butterfly Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Red Butterfly Foundation's EIN?
Red Butterfly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1624579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Red Butterfly Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.