United Plankton Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-6582607
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, United Plankton Charitable Trust has awarded 131 grants totaling $5,643,120 to organizations in California, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $267,850, with a median award of $32,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 16 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (46%), Pasadena (25%), Santa Monica (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 28% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into United Plankton Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute Of The Arts | $100,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| California State University Domingues Hills Philanthropic Foundation | $5,000 | Carson, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Future Roots Inc | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $157,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $150,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Lace | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Laistsouthern California Public Radio | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Pbs Socal | $1,200 | Santa Ana, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| Polytechnic School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| The Huntington | $2,500 | San Marino, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $32,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2023 |
| California Institute Of The Arts | $100,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| California State University Domingues Hills Philanthropic Foundation | $5,000 | Carson, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Equitable Vitrines | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Future Roots Inc | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Lace | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $220,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Polytechnic School | $45,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $32,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| California Institute Of The Arts | $100,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| California State University Domingues Hills Philanthropic Foundation | $5,000 | Carson, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Equitable Vitrines | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Future Roots Inc | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Lace | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $220,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Polytechnic School | $45,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $32,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| California Institute Of The Arts | $100,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| California State University Domingues Hills Philanthropic Foundation | $5,000 | Carson, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Equitable Vitrines | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Future Roots Inc | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Lace | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $220,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Polytechnic School | $45,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $32,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2022 |
| California Institute Of The Arts | $100,000 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| California State University Domingues Hills Philanthropic Foundation | $5,000 | Carson, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $55,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Polytechnic School | $45,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Pasadena | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| California Institute Of The Arts | $267,850 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $55,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Humboldt State University | $45,000 | Arcata, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $10,150 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Kcrw Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Lace | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Outsider Festival | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Paradise Cove Emergency Supply Fund | $5,000 | Malibu, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Pasadena Playhouse Alumni And Associates | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $105,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Polytechnic School | $45,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $40,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $60,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Uci Foundation | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2020 |
| Armory Center For The Art | $25,400 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Ashley Bryan Center | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| California Institute Of The Arts | $177,500 | Valencia, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Center Theatre Group | $6,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Fundraiser For Redwood City | $3,400 | Redwood City, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Givergy Inc On Behalf Of New York City | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Heart Of The Brain | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Humboldt State University | $45,000 | Arcata, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art | $37,875 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| La Family Housing | $2,000 | North Hollywood, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Lace | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Laxart | $600 | West Hollywood, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $90,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| New Village Girls Academy | $2,045 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Pasadena Art Alliance | $750 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Pasadena Arts Council | $500 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Pasadena Conservatory Of Music | $20,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose.to Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Pasadena Museum Of California Art | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Pasadena Playhouse Alumni And Associates | $7,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $110,000 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Polytechnic School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Project Lift | $1,000 | Palm City, FL, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Sassas | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Side Street Projects | $1,000 | Altadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Southern California Public Radio | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| The Als Association | $3,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| The Museum Of Contemporary Art | $4,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art | $1,750 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Treepeople | $500 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Wende Museum | $5,000 | Culver City, CA, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $2,400 | New York, NY, US | To Further Organization's Charitable Purpose. | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-6582607 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11835 W OLYMPIC BLVD 650E Los Angeles, CA 90064-5001 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Karen Hillenburg |
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Forms 990-PF
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