Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett is a private foundation based in Auburn, Alabama. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in filing year 2025, it reported 11 grants totaling $39,378.
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett at a glance
In short: Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,378
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,580
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $843,036
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2604 Wilmington Court, Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: (205) 222-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of East Alabama ($7K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 14% to New York, 10% to Florida, and 8% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $60K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of East Alabama Auburn, AL | Various | $7,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Various | $5,500 |
| Lovelady Center Birmingham, AL | Various | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | Various | $4,000 |
| St Bernard Cullman, AL | Various | $4,000 |
| Storybook Farm Opelika, AL | Various | $3,500 |
| Winship Cancer Institute Atlanta, GA | Various | $3,000 |
| Our House Auburn, AL | Various | $2,378 |
| Care Humane Society Auburn, AL | Various | $2,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission Birmingham, AL | Various | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $843,036 | $36,001 | $45,521 | $39,378 | 11 | $43,742 | $30,572 | $44,418 |
| 2024 | $852,556 | $16,198 | $54,586 | $48,489 | 12 | $52,753 | $35,208 | $44,642 |
| 2023 | $890,944 | $6,580 | $59,098 | $49,393 | 11 | $56,605 | $33,758 | $54,701 |
| 2022 | $954,462 | $2,695 | $63,261 | $53,595 | 11 | $53,595 | $28,446 | $49,393 |
| 2021 | $1,004,028 | $24,978 | $62,337 | $53,121 | 6 | $53,121 | $29,063 | $53,595 |
| 2020 | $1,041,387 | $-145,321 | $69,305 | $59,801 | 6 | — | $36,562 | $53,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing food assistance, animal care, health, and other charitable purposes. For example, Storybook Farm says its mission is to provide equine-assisted activities for children facing life-threatening illnesses, delays, disabilities, or personal tragedy. Care Humane Society says it provides shelter, medication, and veterinary care for stray animals in Auburn and Opelika until they are adopted.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $39,378. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $3,500. It reported 12 grants totaling $48,489 in 2024 and 11 grants totaling $49,393 in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants, the largest were $7,000 to Food Bank of East Alabama, $5,500 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, $5,000 to Lovelady Center, and $4,000 each to Parkinsons Foundation and St Bernard. Other recipients included Storybook Farm ($3,500), Winship Cancer Institute ($3,000), Our House ($2,378), Care Humane Society ($2,000), Jimmie Hale Mission ($2,000), and St Jude ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia Starr and Tiffanie J Starr as directors.
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Starr
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffanie J. Starr
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett
How much does Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett give each year?
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett gave $39K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 12 grants.
What is Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's typical grant size?
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,580, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett give grants?
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett gives mostly in Alabama: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, AL (3 grants) and Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (11 grants).
Who are Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's largest grantees?
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of East Alabama ($7,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($5,500) and Lovelady Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett?
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett reported $843K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing food assistance, animal care, health, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's EIN?
Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1105769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dr Eg and Martha S Plunkett accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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