Planet in Peace Foundation
Planet in Peace Foundation is a private foundation based in Taos, New Mexico. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 15 grants totaling $3,788 to charitable organizations, including social-service, humanitarian, environmental-support, and civic organizations.
Planet in Peace Foundation at a glance
In short: Planet in Peace Foundation gave $4K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $252.533), top state New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,788
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $253
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $4,651
- -94.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% 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 Planet in Peace 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: 118 La Loma Plaza Unit C, Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (575) 751-3642
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Planet in Peace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNICEF ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Taos, New Mexico. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), New Mexico (17%), Washington, DC (14%), California (13%), and Oregon (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Planet in Peace Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $253. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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 $4K (2025) to $11K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF New York, NY | Social Services | $1,335 |
| Ukraine Children's Action Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Western Environmental Law Center Eugene, OR | Environmental Support | $500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund New York, NY | Social Services | $250 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | Social Services | $228 |
| Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 3489 Taos, NM | Civic Organization | $150 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | Environmental Support | $100 |
| New Energy Economy Santa Fe, NM | Social Services | $100 |
| Futures Without Violence Washington, DC | Social Services | $100 |
| Rocky Mountain Youth Corp Ranchos De Taos, NM | Social Services | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,651 | $6,282 | $4,596 | $3,788 | 15 | $3,788 | — |
| 2024 | $77,512 | $8,110 | $6,002 | $4,388 | 16 | $4,388 | $6,004 |
| 2023 | — | $8,000 | $9,303 | $6,807 | 26 | $7,007 | — |
| 2022 | $75,049 | $12,000 | $13,555 | $11,320 | 27 | $11,320 | $3,577 |
| 2021 | $77,405 | $12,500 | $8,003 | $6,906 | 24 | $6,906 | $3,509 |
| 2020 | $72,908 | $16,895 | $9,625 | $7,411 | 31 | — | $1,070 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as humanitarian assistance, social services, environmental support, and civic activity.
Among its grantees, Western Environmental Law Center describes its mission as using public-interest law to support Western lands, waters, wildlife, and communities amid climate change. New Energy Economy says it works toward a renewable-energy future through legal advocacy, public policy, and grassroots action. American Rivers describes its work as protecting and restoring rivers and the clean water and habitat they provide.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $3,788. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $1,335, with a median of $100.
The largest reported grants included $1,335 to UNICEF for social services; $500 to Ukraine Children’s Action Foundation for humanitarian purposes; $500 to Western Environmental Law Center for environmental support; $250 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund for social services; and $228 to USA for UNHCR for social services. Other listed grants included $150 to Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 3489 and $100 each to American Rivers, New Energy Economy, Futures Without Violence, Rocky Mountain Youth Corp, DreamTree Project, and Taos Search and Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah Naujokas as president, Robin Nelson as director, and Lina Jonusaityte as vice president.
Planet in Peace Foundation is led by deborah naujokas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
deborah naujokas
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
robin nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
lina jonusaityte
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 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 Planet in Peace Foundation
How much does Planet in Peace Foundation give each year?
Planet in Peace Foundation gave $4K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 16 grants.
What is Planet in Peace Foundation's typical grant size?
Planet in Peace Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $253, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Planet in Peace Foundation that year got $250 on average.
Where does Planet in Peace Foundation give grants?
Planet in Peace Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (17%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Taos, NM (3 grants).
Does Planet in Peace Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Planet in Peace Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (9 grants).
Who are Planet in Peace Foundation's largest grantees?
Planet in Peace Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UNICEF ($1,335), Ukraine Children's Action Foundation ($500) and Western Environmental Law Center ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Planet in Peace Foundation?
Planet in Peace Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does Planet in Peace Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as humanitarian assistance, social services, environmental support, and civic activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Planet in Peace 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 Planet in Peace Foundation's EIN?
Planet in Peace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4430692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Planet in Peace 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.
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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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