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United Plankton Charitable Trust

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 206582607  ·  Private foundation

United Plankton Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $778K in grants paid and $7.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 102 individual grants from this funder — $6.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$778K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.9M
Total assets
102
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Plankton Charitable Trust funds

United Plankton Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education.

Arts & CultureHigher Education

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Plankton Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
California Institute of the Arts
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Valencia, CA$1.0M2024
Hammer Museum Los Angeles
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$615K2024
Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Arcata, CA$345K2024
The Museum of Contemporary Art
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$315K2024
California Institute of the Arts
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Valencia, CA$268K2020
Institute of Contemporary Art
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Pasadena, CA$220K2022
Performance Art Museum
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$200K2024
California Institute of the Arts
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Valencia, CA$178K2018
Hammer Museum Los Angeles
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$157K2023
Institute of Contemporary Art
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$150K2023
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Los Angeles, CA$150K2024
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Pasadena, CA$120K2024
Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
New York, NY$110K2018
Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc
TO FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
New York, NY$105K2020

United Plankton Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$749K
2020$778K
2022$838K
2023$958K
2024$3.4M

How to apply for funding from United Plankton Charitable Trust

United Plankton Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about United Plankton Charitable Trust

Does United Plankton Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
United Plankton Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does United Plankton Charitable Trust fund?
United Plankton Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include California Institute of the Arts, Hammer Museum Los Angeles, Cal Poly Humboldt Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Plankton Charitable Trust give in grants?
United Plankton Charitable Trust reported $778K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 102 grants.
Where is United Plankton Charitable Trust located?
United Plankton Charitable Trust is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 206582607.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Plankton Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Plankton Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.