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Planetary Metamorphosis Foundation

Preselected recipients only Marion, Massachusetts · EIN 134137070

Planetary Metamorphosis Foundation is a private foundation in Marion, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,200 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $75 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $3,300 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,30023$461,079
2024$5,2004$506,183

How to apply

Planetary Metamorphosis 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$5,000
New York2$150
Virginia1$50

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Marion Institute
Marion, MA
See statement #6$5,000
Various Charities
New York, NY
See statement #6$100
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
See statement #6$50
Operation Smile
Virginia Beach, VA
See statement #6$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Planetary Metamorphosis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Planetary Metamorphosis Foundation give?

$5,200 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $75.

Who runs Planetary Metamorphosis Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Gross (Director - President), Richard Gross (Director - Vice President), Elizabeth McCracken (Dir - Secretary/ Treasurer) and Patricia Feinberg (Secretary).

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