Private foundation · EIN 06-6454919 · New Canaan, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bullfrogs and Butterflies Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $790K total, median $170K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$790K
Median grant
$170K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Justice MissionWashington, DCGeneral support$200K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral support$200K
House of HopeFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$190K
Wears Valley RanchSevierville, TNGeneral support$150K
Abiding in ChristSevierville, TNGeneral support$25K
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$25K

By state: North Carolina 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 2

About this foundation

Bullfrogs and Butterflies Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bullfrogs and Butterflies Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bullfrogs and Butterflies Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $790K across 6 grants, a median of $170K.

Where does Bullfrogs and Butterflies Foundation Tr give?

North Carolina (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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