Plodzien Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8353946
Foundation Overview
Based in Long Beach, CA, Plodzien Family Foundation has awarded 191 grants totaling $182,439 to organizations in Illinois, California and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $10,030, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 26 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
47% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (23%), Long Beach (18%), Santa Clarita (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 56% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Plodzien Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Ani Shel | $250 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Pcrm | $650 | Washington, DC, US | Med Research | 2024 |
| Sparky And Gang | $220 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Wetland And Wildlife | $100 | Huntington Bea, CA, US | Animal Care | 2024 |
| Intl Fund For An Welfar | $100 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Aspca | $325 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Soc | $6,254 | Kanab, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $549 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Friends Of Lbas | $1,150 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2024 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Paws | $2,839 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2024 |
| Hsus | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Comm Action Network | $36 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Palm Springs Ani Shel | $250 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Pcrm | $650 | Washington, DC, US | Med Research | 2024 |
| Sparky And Gang | $220 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Wetland And Wildlife | $100 | Huntington Bea, CA, US | Animal Care | 2024 |
| Intl Fund For An Welfar | $100 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Aspca | $325 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Best Friends Animal Soc | $6,254 | Kanab, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $549 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Friends Of Lbas | $1,150 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2024 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Paws | $2,839 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2024 |
| Hsus | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Comm Action Network | $36 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2024 |
| Aldf | $300 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $3,545 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $125 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $1,170 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Friends Of Long Beach Animal Shelter | $627 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2023 |
| Gentle Barn | $363 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Paws | $2,785 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| Hsus | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $40 | Merrifield, VA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2023 |
| Prcm | $600 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $559 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| Aldf | $300 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $3,545 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $125 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $1,170 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Friends Of Long Beach Animal Shelter | $627 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2023 |
| Gentle Barn | $363 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2023 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Paws | $2,785 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| Hsus | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $40 | Merrifield, VA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2023 |
| Prcm | $600 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $559 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2023 |
| Mercy For Animals | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Intlfund For Animal Welfare | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Aspca | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal League | $500 | Port Washington, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Alley Cat Allies | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Gentle Barn | $408 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $1,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Enviromental Protection | 2022 |
| Second Chance For Blind Dogs | $300 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2022 |
| Pcrm | $550 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Wetland And Wildlife | $500 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Hsus | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $2,029 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Friends Of Long Beach Animals | $816 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,158 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Mercy For Animals | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Intlfund For Animal Welfare | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Aspca | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal League | $500 | Port Washington, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Alley Cat Allies | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Gentle Barn | $408 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $1,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Enviromental Protection | 2022 |
| Second Chance For Blind Dogs | $300 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2022 |
| Pcrm | $550 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Wetland And Wildlife | $500 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Hsus | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $2,029 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Friends Of Long Beach Animals | $816 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,158 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Mercy For Animals | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Intlfund For Animal Welfare | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Aspca | $200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal League | $500 | Port Washington, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Alley Cat Allies | $100 | Bethesda, MD, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Gentle Barn | $408 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $1,000 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Enviromental Protection | 2022 |
| Second Chance For Blind Dogs | $300 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2022 |
| Pcrm | $550 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Wetland And Wildlife | $500 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Hsus | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $2,029 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2022 |
| Friends Of Long Beach Animals | $816 | Long Beach, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,158 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2022 |
| Treehouse Wildlife Center | $300 | Dow, IL, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Operation Blankets Of Love | $1,500 | Granada Hills, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Aspca | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $1,018 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2021 |
| North Shore Animal League | $200 | Port Washington, NY, US | Animal Care | 2021 |
| Pcrm | $450 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Paws | $100 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Us | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2021 |
| Aldf | $1,000 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,151 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| Animal League Defense Fund | $965 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Angels With Me - Rescue | $100 | Downey, CA, US | Animal Rescue | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $2,017 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $1,500 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Gentle Barn | $526 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Us | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Live Love | $2,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Spay And Nueter | 2020 |
| Long Beach Spay And Nueter | $200 | Long Beach, CA, US | Spay And Nueter | 2020 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $200 | Merrifield, VA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2020 |
| Operation Blankets Of Love | $1,014 | Granada Hills, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Pcrm | $450 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Stray Rescue Of St Louis | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Wetlands And Wildlife Care | $400 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2020 |
| Wilderness Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Enviromental Protection | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $9,275 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Care | 2018 |
| Greenpeace | $320 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Enviromental Protection | 2018 |
| Pcrm | $600 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $2,402 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Care | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Us | $1,418 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Welfare | 2018 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $1,657 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2018 |
| Gentle Barn | $550 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Care | 2018 |
| Stray Rescue Of St Louis | $800 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Care | 2018 |
| Long Beach Spay And Nueter | $200 | Long Beach, CA, US | Spay And Nueter | 2018 |
| Fix Long Beach | $110 | Long Beach, CA, US | Spay And Nueter | 2018 |
| Live Love | $1,400 | Long Beach, CA, US | Spay And Nueter | 2018 |
| Aldf | $840 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2018 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $10,030 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Greenpeace | $220 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Enviromental Preservation | 2017 |
| Pcrm | $650 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $2,708 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| K9 Kismet Dog Rescue | $1,000 | Watkinsville, GA, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Helen Sanders Cat Paws | $500 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Humane Soc Of Us | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Animal League Defense Fund | $4,137 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Mercy For Animals | $2,696 | W Hollywood, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2017 |
| Darwin Animal Doctors | $25 | New York, NY, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Wetlands And Wildlife Care Center | $100 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2017 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2017 |
| Wayside Waifs | $200 | Kansas City, MO, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2017 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center | $100 | Los Angelse, CA, US | Mammal Care | 2017 |
| Tiger Haven | $100 | Kingston, TN, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $50 | Merrifield, VA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2017 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Enviromental Protection | 2017 |
| Fund For Animals | $40 | Ramona, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Four Paws Intl | $50 | Boston, MA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Red Rover | $40 | Sacramento, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| North Shore Animal League | $100 | Port Washington, NY, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Turning Point Donkey Rescue | $50 | Danville, MI, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | $50 | San Angelo, TX, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| National Humane Education Society | $40 | Charlestown, WV, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Redwings Horse Sanctuary | $45 | Lockwood, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue | $50 | Mount Airy, MD, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $40 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | Guide Dogs | 2017 |
| Operation Blankets Of Love | $500 | Granada Hills, CA, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $25 | San Francisco, CA, US | Enviromental Protection | 2017 |
| California State Parks Foundation | $25 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Enviromental Protection | 2017 |
| Peta | $200 | Norfolk, VA, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Gentle Barn | $600 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Care | 2017 |
| Stray Rescue Of St Louis | $505 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Adoption | 2017 |
| San Antonio Pets Alive | $200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Animal Adoption | 2017 |
| Bayou Animal Resuce | $200 | Dickinson, TX, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Austin Pets Alive | $250 | Austin, TX, US | Animal Welfare | 2017 |
| Best Friends Animal Soc | $8,762 | Kaneb, UT, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Obol | $800 | Granada Hills, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Wayside Waifs | $200 | Kansas City, MO, US | Animal Adoption | 2016 |
| New Life Animal Sanctuary | $100 | Lake Elsinore, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Kitten Rescue | $1,140 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Adoption | 2016 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Mercy For Animals | $2,012 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $400 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2016 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $550 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2016 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Soc | $150 | Alexandria, VA, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2016 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $300 | Merrifield, VA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2016 |
| Wildhaven Ranch | $230 | Lake Arrowhead, CA, US | Wildlife Preservation | 2016 |
| Pcrm | $580 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Aspca | $106 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $7,431 | Watkins Glen, NY, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Stray Rescue Of St Louis | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Adoption | 2016 |
| Hsus | $2,200 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Seal Beach Animal Rescue | $575 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Peta | $450 | Norfolk, VA, US | Animal Welfare | 2016 |
| Gentle Barn | $750 | Santa Clarita, CA, US | Animal Care | 2016 |
| Greenpeace | $80 | Costa Mesa, CA, US | Enviromental Preservation | 2016 |
| Animal League Defense Fund | $1,127 | Cocati, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8353946 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 64 64TH PL Long Beach, CA 90803-5676 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Plodzien Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | James Plodzien |
|---|---|
| Director | David Hatina |
| Director | Francis Batista |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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