Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation
The Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1992 by brothers Peter Jr. and Morris Plotkin as a tribute to their parents, it supports arts education for youth and promotes the arts through donations to school and college programs and an art gallery.
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation gave $148K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,571
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,420,737
- -4.9% 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.
How to apply to Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 978-3082
Website: https://www.theplotkinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inner-City Arts ($31K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The foundation’s website describes its support as serving local arts organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $150K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner-City Arts Los Angeles, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $31,000 |
| Children Can Achieve Los Angeles, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $15,000 |
| Huma House Inc Santa Monica, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $12,000 |
| Kidsingers Anaheim, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Leadership Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
| Apa Music Theater Guild Fund Huntington Beach, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
| Irvine High School Irvine, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
| Irvine Valley College Foundation Irvine, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna Hills High School Art Program Laguna Hills, CA | To Benefit Youth Arts Programs | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,420,737 | $168,142 | $520,827 | $148,000 | 14 | $440,689 | $181,333 |
| 2023 | $3,597,690 | $53,516 | $491,376 | $148,000 | 14 | $448,182 | $84,279 |
| 2022 | $3,825,865 | $98,650 | $356,376 | $136,500 | 15 | $384,448 | $90,292 |
| 2021 | $4,541,254 | $122,903 | $476,127 | $150,000 | 16 | $373,266 | $71,618 |
| 2020 | $4,508,978 | $-486,276 | $237,717 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $80,831 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the arts and support education in the arts for youth. Its website says it makes donations to middle school, high school, and collegiate art programs, and that donations provide student scholarships and art supplies.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations and educational programs with varied missions. For example, Inner-City Arts describes its work as using arts education to support underserved children, while KIDSINGERS describes its mission as providing musical education and performance opportunities to at-risk youth. Irvine Valley College Foundation says it raises and distributes funds for educational and community programs benefiting the college’s students. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $148,000 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $31,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $31,000 to Inner-City Arts, $15,000 to Children Can Achieve, and $12,000 to Huma House. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to KIDSINGERS, Los Angeles Leadership Foundation, APA Music Theater Guild Fund, Irvine High School, Irvine Valley College Foundation, Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Hills High School Art Program, and Trabuco Hills High School; it gave $5,000 to Vistamar School. The listed 2024 grants were all to California recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Plotkin as president, Greg Maloney as vice president, Shelby Schulte as treasurer, and Larry Plotkin as secretary. It lists Kevin Brewerton, Thomas Flintoft, and Jeff Miller as directors.
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation is led by Andrew Plotkin, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Plotkin
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Jeff Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Brewerton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Flintoft
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Maloney
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $22K (2024)
Larry Plotkin
Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Shelby Schulte
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $62K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Andrew Plotkin (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation
How much does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation give each year?
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation gave $148K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 14 grants.
What is Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,571, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation give grants?
Peter & Masha Plotkin 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 (4 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Benefit Youth Arts Programs" (14 grants).
Who are Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Inner-City Arts ($31,000), Children Can Achieve ($15,000) and Huma House Inc ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation?
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the arts and support education in the arts for youth. Its website says it makes donations to middle school, high school, and collegiate art programs, and that donations provide student scholarships and art supplies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's EIN?
Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4394293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peter & Masha Plotkin Foundation 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.
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