One Planet Research Foundation
One Planet Research Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $442K.
One Planet Research Foundation at a glance
In short: One Planet Research Foundation gave $1.6M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $406K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,625,432
- +107.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $406,358
- +55.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $46,777
- Total assets
- $5,918,389
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who One Planet Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Better Angels United Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 4 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How One Planet Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 52232% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Angels United Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $1,531,572 |
| 97PERCENTORG Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $92,878 |
| Project Ropa Gardena, CA | General Operating Support | $675 |
| Grace Diner Culver City, CA | General Operating Support | $307 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,918,389 | $457,372 | $3,081,310 | $1,625,432 | 4 | $3,024,680 | $441,705 |
| 2023 | $8,197,949 | $355,403 | $1,986,860 | $783,730 | 3 | $1,957,376 | $330,744 |
| 2022 | $9,119,712 | $200,481 | $1,357,068 | $100,100 | 2 | $1,191,302 | $155,960 |
| 2021 | $10,447,027 | $10,194,395 | $512,963 | $3,106 | 2 | $501,850 | $10,850,922 |
| 2020 | $750,394 | $665,369 | — | — | — | — | $419 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
One Planet Research Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Culot
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 One Planet Research Foundation
How much does One Planet Research Foundation give each year?
One Planet Research Foundation gave $1.6M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $784K across 3 grants.
What is One Planet Research Foundation's typical grant size?
One Planet Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $46,777, and its average grant was $406,358, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does One Planet Research Foundation give grants?
One Planet Research Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does One Planet Research Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of One Planet Research Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is One Planet Research Foundation?
One Planet Research Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $457K.
What is One Planet Research Foundation's EIN?
One Planet Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7736371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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