Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $31,000. 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$148,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $148,000 the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,000 | 14 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 14 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Peter & Masha Plotkin 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $148,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner-City Arts | To benefit youth arts programs | $31,000 |
| Children Can Achieve | To benefit youth arts programs | $15,000 |
| Huma House Inc | To benefit youth arts programs | $12,000 |
| Kidsingers | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Leadership Foundation | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Apa Music Theater Guild Fund | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Irvine High School | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Irvine Valley College Foundation | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna Hills High School Art Program | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Trabuco Hills High School | To benefit youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Vistamar School | To benefit youth arts programs | $5,000 |
| Encore Theatre Group | To benefit youth arts programs | $2,500 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | To benefit youth arts programs | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Plotkin
- Greg Maloney
- Shelby Schulte
- Larry Plotkin
- Kevin Brewerton
- Thomas Flintoft
- Jeff Miller
Questions people ask
Does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation give?
$148,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Plotkin (President), Greg Maloney (Vice President), Shelby Schulte (Treasurer) and Larry Plotkin (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.