Planet Aid Inc
Protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of vital resources. Strengthen and organize communities, reduce poverty and promote small enterprise development, support sustainable local food production, improve access to training and quality education, increase health awareness and encourage healthy lifestyles, foster direct cooperation and understanding among people across the planet and help disadvantaged populations of the world create lasting positive change.
Planet Aid Inc at a glance
In short: Planet Aid Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,659,985
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Planet Aid Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Planet Aid Inc
Who Planet Aid Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vehicles for Change ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2022) to $4.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles for Change Halethorpe, MD | To support local orginizations that support those in need | $25,000 |
| Community Ecology Institute Columbia, MD | To support local orginizations that support those in need | $25,000 |
| Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services Laurel, MD | To support local orginizations that support those in need | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,659,985 | $37,298,175 | $38,982,844 | $75,000 | 3 | $-151,567 |
| 2023 | $26,961,761 | $42,862,586 | $37,850,608 | $116,680 | 6 | $89,072 |
| 2022 | $22,637,463 | $35,666,408 | $35,064,075 | $75,000 | 3 | $12,257 |
| 2021 | $17,464,781 | $29,818,126 | $28,331,287 | $3,374,030 | Total only | $37,049 |
| 2020 | $14,847,428 | $29,681,253 | $28,868,951 | $4,621,690 | Total only | $205,549 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Planet Aid Inc
Based on IRS filings
Planet Aid Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Milford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Planet Aid Inc is led by Fred Olsson, President, CEO & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred Olsson
President, CEO & Director
President, CEO & Clerk → President, CEO & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Mikael Norling
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Lichtenberg
Director of Partnership
Director of International → Director of International Partnership, 2021
Director of International Partnership → Director of Partnership, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Jytte Martinussen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Moran
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Binhafa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Rosenthal
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Nugent
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Duckworth
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$80K (2022) → $186K (2024)
Dinorah Vences Alvarez
Clerk & Corp. Hr Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $80K (2024)
Timothy Frisch
Regional Operations Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Ulrike Stosch
Chief Officer of Strategic Devt.
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$129K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Wayne Michaud
Operations Manager III
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Suzanne Mabaso
Senior Partnership Representative
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Eva Nielsen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amy Ledbetter (2022–2023) — Director of Hr
- Former: Keith Gregory (2020–2022) — Director of Ne Operations
- Former: Thomas Meehan (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Dinorah Venzes (2021–2022) — Clerk & Hr Manager
- Former: Kelly Vaena (2021–2022) — Senior Partnership Specialist
- Former: Hector Garcia (2022) — Director New Business Development
- Former: Cedric Horton (2020–2021) — Retail Store Manager
- Former: Eric Newman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Fernando Bihnafa (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Fowler (2020–2021) — Baltimore Operations Manager
- Former: Kai Nielsen (2020) — Regional Manager
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 $186K, to James R Duckworth (CFO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Planet Aid Inc
How much does Planet Aid Inc give each year?
Planet Aid Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $117K across 6 grants.
What is Planet Aid Inc's typical grant size?
Planet Aid Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Planet Aid Inc give grants?
Planet Aid Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Planet Aid Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Planet Aid Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Local Orginizations That Support Those in Need" (3 grants).
How large is Planet Aid Inc?
Planet Aid Inc reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.3M.
What is Planet Aid Inc?
Planet Aid Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Milford, MA. It holds $26.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Planet Aid Inc's EIN?
Planet Aid Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3348171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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