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Who funds The Planetary Society?

Pasadena, California · EIN 953423566

6 private foundations reported grants to The Planetary Society in Pasadena, California totaling $8,570 across 6 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Amazonsmile Foundation, with $4,510.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund The Planetary Society

All 6 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$4,510
The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation
Ohio · 2025
To promote the exploration of space through education and advocacy1$2,000
Dettmer Family Foundation
Florida · 2025
To further the purpose of the organization1$1,000
Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation
Missouri · 2024
General support1$1,000
Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation
Ohio · 2025
General operating support1$50
American Express Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$10

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds The Planetary Society?

Amazonsmile Foundation, The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik Mitchell Foundation, Dettmer Family Foundation, Flying Cloud Charitable Foundation and Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation, and 1 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The Planetary Society get from foundations?

$8,570 in 6 reported grants from 6 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

American Express Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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