Plant the Future
Preselected recipients only
Plant the Future is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,118 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,118
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$989,901
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,550 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 | $5,177 | 1 | $382,237 |
| 2024 | $6,550 | 3 | $474,001 |
| 2025 | $44,118 | 15 | $989,901 |
How to apply
Plant the Future 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 Plant the Future funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $19,480 |
| Utah | 6 | $18,780 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,961 |
| California | 1 | $750 |
| Nevada | 2 | $147 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Point Institute | Educational gardens museums and family learning experiences | $10,000 |
| Access Fund | Rock climbing access advocacy and conservation | $8,635 |
| American Alpine Club | Mountaineering advocacy climbing access and outdoor education | $5,221 |
| American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education | Avalanche safety education training and research | $4,969 |
| The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation | Support for family medicine education and teaching | $4,961 |
| KUER NPR Utah University of Utah | Public radio broadcasting - NPR affiliate | $4,872 |
| Tracy Aviary | Bird conservation aviary operations and wildlife education | $3,000 |
| Southern California Junior Golfer Association | General charitable support | $750 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | Trail building maintenance and preservation | $700 |
| American Alpine Club | Mountaineering advocacy climbing access and outdoor education | $600 |
| Loveland Living Planet Aquarium | Aquarium - marine and freshwater education and conservation | $130 |
| Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association | Junior golf education and youth development | $104 |
| Utah PGA Junior Golf Foundation | Junior golf education and youth development | $78 |
| International Mountain Bicycling Association | Mountain biking trail advocacy and outdoor recreation | $55 |
| Opportunity Village | Services for individuals with intellectual disabilities - Halloveen event | $43 |
Officers and trustees
- Ted Ho
- Julie Ho
- Tiffany Ho
- Nathan Kwok
- Emily Ho
- Sho Higuchi
Questions people ask
Does Plant the Future accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Plant the Future give?
$44,118 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Plant the Future?
Its 2025 filing lists Ted Ho (Trustee), Julie Ho (Trustee), Tiffany Ho (Trustee) and Nathan Kwok (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Plant the Future fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.