Planning and Art Resources for
Planning and Art Resources for is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it awarded grants to organizations in Minnesota, New York, and Maine, supporting work that included program-related investment, international medical aid, land conservation, legal services, community care, and an educational program.
Planning and Art Resources for at a glance
In short: Planning and Art Resources for gave $4.2M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $468K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,210,000
- +36.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $467,778
- +51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $42,120,062
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (65% 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 Planning and Art Resources for
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 753-3349
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Planning and Art Resources for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Venn Foundation ($2.8M). Together the top 9 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 29 grants of 55 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 29% to recipients in New York, and 6% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Planning and Art Resources for gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $4.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venn Foundation Saint Paul, MN | Donor advised fund to support venn foundation's pri dedicated to improving the lives of people in rangeley, Maine | $2,750,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Rangeley, ME | Kennebago Headwaters Acquisition Project | $250,000 |
| Innocence Project New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society Hudson, NY | Low-Cost Veterinary Care Clinic for the Public | $150,000 |
| Caringkind New York, NY | Palliative Care Program, Hotline and Social Work Service | $125,000 |
| Discalced Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Hetrick-Martin Institute New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Carriage Trade Gallery Corporation New York, NY | Educational Program | $35,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,120,062 | $3,985,366 | $4,148,918 | $4,210,000 | 9 | $4,426,702 | $3,739,476 | $2,002,134 |
| 2023 | $37,313,901 | $865,705 | $4,013,066 | $3,090,000 | 10 | $3,225,159 | $809,478 | $1,918,718 |
| 2022 | $38,425,281 | $1,927,208 | $4,935,207 | $4,795,000 | 9 | $4,968,017 | $1,663,503 | $2,208,287 |
| 2021 | $52,479,102 | $4,125,701 | $3,919,925 | $2,958,000 | 12 | — | $3,866,600 | $2,392,488 |
| 2020 | $44,462,115 | $1,337,066 | $1,680,281 | $1,945,000 | 15 | — | $730,273 | $2,095,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Planning and Art Resources for reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, VENN Foundation describes its mission as using program-related investments to achieve charitable impact; Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust describes its mission as conserving and stewarding the natural and historical resources of the Rangeley Lakes region; and Discalced describes its work as developing and sustaining dance, music, and opera productions and serving as a cultural resource.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded nine grants totaling $4,210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $35,000 to $2,750,000, with a median of $150,000. The largest grants included $2,750,000 to VENN Foundation for a donor-advised fund supporting its program-related investment work to improve lives in Rangeley, Maine; $500,000 to Doctors Without Borders for general support; and $250,000 to Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust for its Kennebago Headwaters acquisition project. Other grants included $200,000 to Innocence Project for general support, $150,000 to Columbia Greene Humane Society for a low-cost veterinary care clinic, and $125,000 to CaringKind for its palliative care program, hotline, and social work service. Discalced and The Hetrick-Martin Institute each received $100,000 for general support, and Carriage Trade Gallery Corporation received $35,000 for an educational program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Deutsch as chairman, president, and director; Shawn Gannon as director; Victoria Sambunaris as secretary and director; and Megan Wurth as director, foundation manager, vice president, and treasurer.
Planning and Art Resources for is led by David Deutsch, Chairman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Deutsch
Chairman, President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Wurth
Director, Fdtn Manager, Vice President & Treasurer
Director & Fdtn Manager → Director, Fdtn Manager, Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Shawn Gannon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Sambunaris
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Megan Wurth (DIR/Fdtn MGR/VP/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Planning and Art Resources for
How much does Planning and Art Resources for give each year?
Planning and Art Resources for gave $4.2M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 10 grants.
What is Planning and Art Resources for's typical grant size?
Planning and Art Resources for's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $467,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Planning and Art Resources for give grants?
Planning and Art Resources for gives mostly in Minnesota: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Maine (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Planning and Art Resources for give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Planning and Art Resources for's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Planning and Art Resources for's largest grantees?
Planning and Art Resources for's largest 2024 grantees include Venn Foundation ($2,750,000), Doctors Without Borders ($500,000) and Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Planning and Art Resources for?
Planning and Art Resources for reported $42.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Planning and Art Resources for fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Planning and Art Resources for?
The foundation 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 Planning and Art Resources for's EIN?
Planning and Art Resources for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4350414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Planning and Art Resources for 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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