Black Butterfly Collective
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Black Butterfly Collective provides mutual aid, community healing, and access to resources for Black trans and gender-expansive people across the South. Programs: Beauty N Brunch (healing events) Joy Boxes (direct support + essentials) Green Guardians (food justice + gardens)
- Income
- $94,488
- Spending
- $104,669
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $104,669 spent. The Black Butterfly Collective carried out its exempt purpose by providing community-based programs focused on mutual aid, healing, and food access for Black transgender and gender-expansive individuals. The organization conducted community events designed to provide safe and affirming spaces, including organized gatherings where participants received meals, wellness support, and access to community resources. Program expenses included event supplies, food, and related materials. The organization also distributed care packages ("Joy Boxes") containing essential goods such as hygiene products, safer sex supplies, and basic necessities. These were distributed on a low-barrier, need-based basis, with expenses including supplies, packaging, and distribution costs. In addition, the organization implemented community gardening and food access activities through its Green Guardians program, including installation of raised garden beds, distribution of gardening supplies, and support for small-scale food production. Expenses included soil, tools, and garden materials. The organization also provided community outreach, mutual aid support, and participation in local events aligned with its exempt purpose. Related expenses included supplies, transportation, and general program support costs. These combined activities increased access to essential resources and community-based support.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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