The Butterflies of the World Foundation
A Non-
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
· What is The Butterflies of the World Foundation (BOTWF)?
· Are my donations tax-
· Can I give a restricted donation?
· What is your privacy policy?
What is The Butterflies of the World Foundation (BOTWF)?
The BOTWF was formed to provide information to the public about all aspects of butterflies: butterfly biology, ecology, observation, conservation, and what individuals can do to benefit butterflies and thus themselves.
The purpose of BOTWF is to provide engaging presentations to everyone, from elementary
school age through adult. As a non-
Yes, BOTWF is a non-
The BOTWF is managed by the Board of Directors, Bryan Reynolds, Laura Reynolds and
Raymond Moranz. They develop and maintain the BOTWF website, and travel throughout
the country presenting age-
The Board of Directors meets on a quarterly basis and enacts the goals and vision
of BOTWF. Long-
We have one office, located in Lexington, Oklahoma, USA. We strive to operate transparently, and will publish key policies and financial information in Annual Reports.
From its initial formation on 27 April 2007, to the time of its tax-
Upon completion of our first fiscal year, we will provide an Annual Report to all donors, which will explain our programs and include a summary of key financial information.
Revenue received by BOTWF will be used for the following: website hosting and bandwidth, acquiring new website and presentation content, financial, administrative, legal, and fundraising expenses, and travel expenses to and from presentation locations.
To donate, please visit our Support page. You can donate using PayPal or by sending a check to BOTWF.
Send checks to: The Butterflies of the World Foundation
18201 Sun Valley Lane
Lexington, OK 73051-
USA
Whenever possible, our preference is for checks in U.S. dollars, from U.S. bank accounts. Checks in currencies other than U.S. dollars, from bank accounts outside the U.S., may be very expensive to process, which reduces the value of your gift. If you do not have a U.S. bank account, you can maximize the value of your donation by donating via PayPal.
Are my donations tax-
The BOTWF, an Oklahoma not-
Anyone who donates through PayPal will automatically receive an email receipt. Donations by check over the amount of $25 will receive a tax receipt through the mail if a return address is provided.
Can I give a restricted donation?
Charities in the U.S. are required to honor restrictions requested by donors. Therefore, if you indicate that your donation be restricted for a specific use, either we will honor your request or we will refuse/return your gift. Before you decide to offer a restricted gift, please contact a member of the Board of Directors to discuss your intentions and our current needs and priorities.
Tell as many people as you can about us. Add links to our website in listserve posts and blogs. Pass the word to educators in public and private schools about our programs. Inform groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4H, Audubon groups, libraries, museums and universities about our presentations.
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We are serious about protecting the privacy rights of all our donors. We do not share, sell, or trade your email address or other contact information with anyone.
Click here to go to the contact page.
All photographs, artwork, text and website design are the property of The Butterflies of the World Foundation (unless otherwise stated) and are protected under national and international copyright laws. Photographs, artwork or text on this website may not be reproduced in any way without prior written consent of The Butterflies of the World Foundation.