United Plankton Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
United Plankton Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $958,400 the year before.
35% 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 | $958,400 | 16 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 17 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
United Plankton Charitable Trust 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 United Plankton Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $3.2 million |
| New York | 2 | $145,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | To further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose. | $1.0 million |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $615,000 |
| Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $345,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $315,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $250,000 |
| Performance Art Museum | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $150,000 |
| Pasadena Conservatory of Music | To further organization's charitable purpose.to further organization's charitable purpose. | $120,000 |
| Heart of the Brain | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| Lace | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $45,000 |
| Laxart | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| Polytechnic School | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the National Gallery | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Lcyc Community Sailing Foundation | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Nasher Sculpture Center | To further organization's charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Hillenburg
Questions people ask
Does United Plankton Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does United Plankton Charitable Trust give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs United Plankton Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Hillenburg (Trustee).
What does United Plankton Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.