The Planetary Trust
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2567517 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
46% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, CO | Research institute dedicated to rethinking US energy | $130,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Educational institution | $102,200 |
| Biomimicry Institute | Missoula, MT | To nurture & grow regional community who are learning, emulating, and conserving life's genius to create a healthier planet | $50,000 |
| Western Colorado University | Gunnison, CO | Educational institution | $20,000 |
| Center for the Arts Crested Butte | Crested Butte, CO | Community arts | $15,000 |
| Texas Trees Foundation | Dallas, TX | The greening of north central texas | $10,010 |
| Dallas Opera | Dallas, TX | Community arts | $10,000 |
| High Country Conservation Center | Frisco, CO | To promote practical solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation | $10,000 |
| Hockaday School | Dallas, TX | Educational institution | $10,000 |
| Texas Solor Energy Society | Austin, TX | To help educate about the benefits of solar energy and build healthy, resilient communities | $10,000 |
| Perot Museum | Dallas, TX | Community arts | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School Publishing | Brighton, MA | Influence real world change through the reach and application of essential offering ideas | $294 |
| The University of Texas Mcdonald Ob | Austin, TX | To promote public understanding of astronomy and the universe, funding educational and outreach programs | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($96,880). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $469,484 | 20 |
| 2023 | $493,983 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349109061
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2567517
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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