Peter & Masha Plotkin Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlaya Vista, California · EIN 95-4394293 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$190K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Neighborhood School | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherment of youth arts programs | $19,000 |
| Fairburn Youth Association | Los Angeles, CA | Provide educational programs to students of fairburn avenue elementary school | $15,000 |
| Huma House Inc | Santa Monica, CA | Funding music and art programs | $15,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | Los Angeles, CA | To benefit underserved children | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Leadership Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 | |
| Otis College | Los Angeles, CA | Funding music and art programs | $15,000 |
| Children Can Achieve | Los Angeles, CA | To benefit underserved children | $11,000 |
| Apa Music Theater Guild | Huntington Beach, CA | Furtherment of youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Friends of Vocal Music | Garfield Heights, OH | Funding music and art programs | $10,000 |
| Irvine Valley College Foundation | Irvine, CA | Funding music and art programs | $10,000 |
| Kidsingers | Anaheim, CA | Furtherment of youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | Laguna Beach, CA | Funding music and art programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna Hills High School | Laguna Hills, CA | Laguna hills hs art program | $10,000 |
| Trabuco Hills High School | Mission Viejo, CA | Funding music and art programs | $10,000 |
| Vistamar School | El Segundo, CA | Furtherment of youth arts programs | $7,000 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | Culver City, CA | To benefit disabled children | $5,000 |
| Encore Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Funding music and art programs | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $148,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612649349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4394293
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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