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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST is a 501(c)(3) foundation that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing instead on relationship-based engagement and granting by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the trust paid a total of $3.4 million in grants to 40 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$3.4M
2024
Grantees funded
40
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Karen Hillenburg
Board Member
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Stephen Hillenburg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST give?
UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC, and THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST?
UNITED PLANKTON CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.