United Plankton Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 20-6582607 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $250,000.
From the return
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose. | $1,000,000 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $615,000 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation | Arcata, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $345,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $315,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| Performance Art Museum | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $150,000 |
| Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Pasadena, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose. | $120,000 |
| Heart of the Brain | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Lace | Los Angeles, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $45,000 |
| Laxart | West Hollywood, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the National Gallery | Berlin, GM | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Lcyc Community Sailing Foundation | Islesford, ME | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Nasher Sculpture Center | Dallas, TX | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,352,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $958,400 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6582607
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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