Good Planet Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Good Planet Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.3 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.3 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 60 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 70 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Good Planet Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Good Planet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $3.8 million |
| New York | 12 | $430,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $400,600 |
| Michigan | 4 | $237,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $93,200 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Adrc | General operations | $1.8 million |
| Alalusi Foundation | General operations | $916,500 |
| Afghan Relief | General operations | $200,000 |
| Tawasaw | General operations | $200,000 |
| Pef US | General operations | $192,500 |
| Acf Animal Rescue | General operations | $152,800 |
| Yaqeen Endowment | General operations | $150,000 |
| Global Business Coalition for Education | General operations | $100,000 |
| Un Wra | General operations | $100,000 |
| Zaytuna College | General operations | $100,000 |
| West Valley Muslim Assn | General operations | $70,000 |
| International Humanitarian Relief | General operations | $68,200 |
| The Tides Center | General operations | $65,000 |
| Final Revelation | General operations | $62,500 |
| Bayan | General operations | $50,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General operations | $50,000 |
| Muslim Advocates | General operations | $50,000 |
| Umano Organization | General operations | $50,000 |
| Developments in Literacy | General operations | $45,000 |
| Unity Productions Foundation | General operations | $40,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Rebuilding Alliance | General operations | $30,500 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Code Pink | General operations | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $25,000 |
| Edhi Intl Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Friends of Indus Hospital | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ifnotnow | General operations | $25,000 |
| Islamic Supreme Council of America | General operations | $25,000 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | General operations | $25,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | General operations | $25,000 |
| Middle East Policy Network | General operations | $25,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General operations | $25,000 |
| Trilok Fusion Arts | General operations | $25,000 |
| Cair | General operations | $20,000 |
| Center for Islamophobia Studies | General operations | $20,000 |
| Food Joy & Toys | General operations | $20,000 |
| Human Assistance Devmt Intl | General operations | $20,000 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal | General operations | $20,000 |
| Imrc | General operations | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Asad Jamal
- Amira Atallah
- Nighat Durdana Ahmed
Questions people ask
Does Good Planet Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Good Planet Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Good Planet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Asad Jamal (Ceo/President), Amira Atallah (Cfo/Treasurer) and Nighat Durdana Ahmed (Secretary).
What does Good Planet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and international.