Planet Heritage Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Planet Heritage Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $680,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$680,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $330,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $330,000 | 5 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $680,000 | 5 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Planet Heritage Foundation Inc 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 Planet Heritage Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $65,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $595,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Charitable Outreach Fund | $300,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Charitable Outreach Fund | $295,000 |
| The Gaia Foundation | To support the research, investigation and education relating to the interconnectedness of people with each other, with animals and plants, and for a deeper understanding of the nature of nature | $55,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc | To support "Deep Rising" | $20,000 |
| Melimoyu Foundation | Coastal Marine Protected Area initiative | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A Fischer
- O Fischer
- C E Mercer
Questions people ask
Does Planet Heritage Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Planet Heritage Foundation Inc give?
$680,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Planet Heritage Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists A Fischer (Dir, Pres, Sec), O Fischer (Dir, VP) and C E Mercer (VP).
What does Planet Heritage Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.