Red Butterfly Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizable grants that support gender-focused civic journalism, gender-equality advocacy, and performing arts institutions. Grants are often multi-installment or repeated to the same organizations, indicating a preference for sustained support rather than one-off gifts. The foundation favors national U.S. grantees that combine public-facing programs (newsroom and advocacy) with cultural organizations.
Concentrated, large grants to a small slate of national organizations with multiple repeat payments; emphasis on general operating support rather than many small or geographically dispersed grants.
RED BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION C/O WIGGIN DANA is based in New York, NY. It reported $3,126,994 in annual grants in its latest 990 year on file, with total assets of $20,048,179. The foundation’s giving is concentrated in Animals, Arts, and Women & Girls, with an emphasis on nonprofit journalism focused on gender and civic engagement, gender-equality advocacy, and performing arts institutions. Its recent grants show repeated support for a small set of grantees rather than a broad spread of one-time awards. Among the largest recent grants were $150,000 to EQUALITY FUND CO CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION, granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025; $125,000 to THE 19TH NEWS in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and $117,000 in 2025 to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER. Other recurring grants include $90,000 and $75,000 awards to GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN, $75,000 grants to MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL, and multiple gifts to GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS FUND, RAINFOREST TRUST, ONLY ONE INC, and WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Recent grantmaking spans nonprofit journalism, women’s rights and gender equality, and visual and performing arts. Notable grants include $150,000 to EQUALITY FUND CO CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION for charity’s general purposes, $125,000 to THE 19TH NEWS for charity’s general purposes, and $117,000 to AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER for charity’s general purposes. The recent record also includes $90,000 to GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN, $75,000 to MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL, and $35,000 to OCEANWISE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM. The foundation’s active programs also reference animals, conservation, and arts funding, alongside women and girls initiatives.
RED BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION C/O WIGGIN DANA makes discretionary grants and often supports the same organization in multiple years. Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants are commonly described as charity’s general purposes, and the foundation limits annual support to one grant per organization per calendar year in its annual grants program. It accepts unsolicited applications in its listed grant programs. The recent pattern suggests a preference for sustained support to nonprofit organizations rather than individuals.
$883K
$21.1M
$2.1M
$1M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 21% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Red Butterfly Foundation C/O Wiggin Dana.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 105 | $3.8M | 91.3% |
| 2 | Kenya |
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Notable grantees: Equality Fund / Charities Aid Foundation, The 19th News, American Association / Royal National Theater
RED BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION C/O WIGGIN DANA is nationally oriented in its giving. New York is the state where it gives most often, and 21% of grants go to recipients in its HQ state of New York. Recent grants also went to organizations in Virginia, Texas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Washington, DC, and a recipient in Vancouver, Canada. The recipient-country distribution shows 92.5% of grants to US organizations, 4.3% to Kenya, and 3.2% to Canada.
Yes. The listed annual and general grant programs say they accept unsolicited applications. They are discretionary programs supporting animals, arts, and women and girls organizations, with international funding sometimes routed through U.S. friends-of organizations or evaluated equivalents.
Recent grantmaking includes nonprofit journalism focused on gender and civic engagement, women’s rights and gender equality, and performing arts institutions. The active programs also include animals, conservation, visual arts, performing arts, and women and girls initiatives.
Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent larger grants include $150,000 to EQUALITY FUND CO CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION and $125,000 to THE 19TH NEWS.
It gives nationally, with New York as the state where it gives most often. 21% of grants go to recipients in New York. Recent grants also went to recipients in several other US states, plus Canada and Kenya.
Recent grantees include EQUALITY FUND CO CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION, THE 19TH NEWS, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER, GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN, GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS FUND, MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL, THOUSAND CURRENTS, RAINFOREST TRUST, CARE USA, ONLY ONE INC, WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS, and OCEANWISE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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| $93K |
5.2% |
| 3 | Canada | 4 | $120K | 3.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Red Butterfly Foundation C/O Wiggin Dana that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: U.S. organizations must be tax-exempt public charities under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). The foundation does not support grants to individuals, political, fraternal, sectarian, or religious purposes, or reductions of debt.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by September 30 each grant year.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations. For U.S. applicants: must be tax-exempt public charities under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1),(2),(3). Non-U.S. applicants should provide documentation to demonstrate equivalent charitable status or apply via a U.S. "friends of" organization. Applicants must provide organization’s exemption letter, recent Form 990/audited financials, list of recent major funders, and program budgets/description.
Deadline: Applications accepted each grant year if submitted before September 30. Limit of one application per organization per calendar year.
Who can apply: U.S. organizations must be tax-exempt public charities under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1),(2),(3). Non-U.S. organizations are expected to apply through a U.S. "friends of" organization or provide documentation to demonstrate equivalent public charity status; the Foundation follows Rev. Proc. 92-94 guidance for foreign organizations. Grants are limited to one award per organization per calendar year.
Deadline: Annual submission deadline: September 30 (applications must be submitted by email). Limit one grant per organization per calendar year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYRIAD USA | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| THE 19TH NEWS | AUSTIN, TX | $125,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $105,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| EQUALITY NOW INC | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS FUND | BOULDER, CO | $75,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| RAINFOREST TRUST | WARRENTON, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| SIERRA CLUB | OAKLAND, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| OCEANWISE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM | VANCOUVER, BR | $35,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSE |
| WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY | ISIOLO | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| ONLY ONE INC SEA LEGACY | BOULDER, CO | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CHICKEN & EGG PICTURES | BROOKLYN, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AMAZON FRONT LINES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| OCEAN CONSERVANCY | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| FRIENDS OF DAVID SHELDRICK | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN & GIRLS | MACHAKOS | $7,500 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| POLAR BEAR INTERNATIONAL | BOZEMAN, MT | $7,500 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,500 | 2026 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| EQUALITY FUND CO CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $150,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| THE 19TH NEWS | AUSTIN, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $117,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS FUND | BOULDER, CO | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| ONLY ONE INC | BOULDER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| RAINFOREST TRUST | WARRENTON, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| EVERYORG ECO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $29,995 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY | ISIOLO | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| SIERRA CLUB | OAKLAND, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AMAZON FRONT LINES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| AFRICAN HOPE FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| OCEAN CONSERVANCY | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| FRIENDS OF DAVID SHELDRICK | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| OCEANWISE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM | VANCOUVER, BR | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ALL WE CAN SAVE PROJECT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CHICKEN & EGG PICTURES | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| ARTOLUTION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CLIENT EARTH | CALABASAS, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| ARTADIA | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| DOLPHIN PROJECT | SANTA MONICA, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN & GIRLS | MACHAKOS | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| POLAR BEAR INTERNATIONAL | BOZEMAN, MT | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY | TUCSON, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CAF AMERICA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER
$105,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL
$50,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
OCEANWISE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
$35,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSE
LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
$25,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
ONLY ONE INC SEA LEGACY
$20,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
FRIENDS OF DAVID SHELDRICK
$10,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
$7,500CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
POLAR BEAR INTERNATIONAL
$7,500CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ROYAL NATIONAL THEATER
$117,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
MARIE STOPES INTERNATIONAL
$75,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
GLOBAL GREEN GRANTS FUND
$75,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
ONLY ONE INC
$50,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
EVERYORG ECO FOUNDATION
$29,995CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
$25,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
AFRICAN HOPE FUND
$15,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
FRIENDS OF DAVID SHELDRICK
$15,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
OCEANWISE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
$15,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSE
ALL WE CAN SAVE PROJECT
$10,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
ARTOLUTION
$10,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
CLIENT EARTH
$10,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
ARTADIA
$10,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
DOLPHIN PROJECT
$5,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES
RESOURCE CENTER FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
$5,000CHARITY'S GENERAL PURPOSES