Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Marina Del Rey, CA EIN: 26-1599886

Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marina Del Rey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $110K.

Key facts about Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation

EIN: 26-1599886
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $110,000
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $55,000
Median grant: $55,000
Total assets: $1,179,165
Primary geography: Arizona (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation gives

Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

-10.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

+99.6% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

+199.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $100K (91%)

California $10K (9%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Maryland North Carolina New York

Cities

Santa MonicaNew YorkLos AngelesCharlotteManhattan BeachMesaRockville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,179,165	$1,313,465	$1,365,395
Revenue	$-10,319	$24,219	$1,279,396
Expenses	$129,732	$82,849	$126,772
Qualifying Distributions	$112,855	$55,329	$112,275
Net Investment Income	—	$14,182	$1,266,599
Distributable Amount	$95,850	$70,058	$52,165

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Legacy Global Programs ($100,000), Santa Monica College Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Legacy Global Programs Mesa, AZ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,000
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE FOUNDATION Santa Monica, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Paul M Plotkin	CEO	1	—
Janice B Plotkin	Secretary	1	—
Jerrianne Neumann	CFO	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $-10,319 in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $110K in 2024.

Where does Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation operate?

Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Maryland, North Carolina, New York.

What size grants does Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $110K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation's EIN?

Paul & Janice B Plotkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1599886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.