Planetwork
Planetwork connects a network of people and projects using information technology and the internet to create a truly democratic, socially just and ecologically sane future.
Planetwork at a glance
In short: Planetwork gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,331
- +346.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,166
- Median grant
- $17,166
- Total assets
- $786,708
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Planetwork funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lucid News Media & Community ($23K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $123K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lucid News Media & Community San Francisco, CA | Program assistance | $22,563 |
| Weave Care App Ashland, OR | — | $11,768 |
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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 | $786,708 | $193,800 | $60,319 | $34,331 | 2 | $72 |
| 2023 | $648,719 | $203,584 | $40,344 | $7,698 | Total only | $45 |
| 2022 | $505,356 | $238,136 | $150,955 | $103,802 | 4 | $31 |
| 2021 | $397,642 | $896,318 | $527,929 | $61,827 | Total only | $1 |
| 2020 | $48,362 | $308,639 | $300,013 | $123,044 | 4 | $1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Planetwork
Based on IRS filings
Planetwork is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $787K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $72.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Planetwork is led by James Fournier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Fournier
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad deGraf
Treasurer & CFO
Treasurer CFO → Treasurer & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Thompson
Founder
Founder & Board Member → Founder, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Newbold
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Planetwork
How much does Planetwork give each year?
Planetwork gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $8K in grants paid.
How large is Planetwork?
Planetwork reported $787K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $194K.
What is Planetwork?
Planetwork is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $787K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Planetwork operate?
Planetwork has awarded grants in California, Florida, Oregon.
What is Planetwork's EIN?
Planetwork's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3366969. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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