Private foundation · EIN 20-6582607 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

United Plankton Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $100K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$3.4M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Institute of the ArtsValencia, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose.$1.0M
Hammer Museum Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$615K
Cal Poly Humboldt FoundationArcata, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$345K
The Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$315K
Institute of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$250K
Performance Art MuseumLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$200K
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$150K
Pasadena Conservatory of MusicPasadena, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose.$120K
Heart of the BrainLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$100K
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NYTo further organization's charitable purpose.$100K
LaceLos Angeles, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$50K
The Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYTo further organization's charitable purpose.$45K
LaxartWest Hollywood, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$25K
Polytechnic SchoolPasadena, CATo further organization's charitable purpose.$25K
American Friends of the National GalleryBerlin, GMTo further organization's charitable purpose.$5,000
Lcyc Community Sailing FoundationIslesford, METo further organization's charitable purpose.$5,000
The Nasher Sculpture CenterDallas, TXTo further organization's charitable purpose.$2,000

By state: California 12 · New York 2 · INTL 1 · Maine 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

United Plankton Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 United Plankton Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 United Plankton Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.4M across 17 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does United Plankton Charitable Tr give?

California (12 grants), New York (2 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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