Planning for Tomorrow
Planning for Tomorrow is dedicated to developing young leaders and improving civic engagement
Planning for Tomorrow at a glance
In short: Planning for Tomorrow gave $4.1M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $817K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,085,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $817,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $448,564
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Planning for Tomorrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Guarding Agaisnt Pandemic ($2.7M). Together the top 5 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guarding Agaisnt Pandemic Washington, DC | General Support | $2,700,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Washington, DC | General Support | $760,000 |
| Future Now Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| Business Innovation Factory Providence, RI | General Support | $250,000 |
| Citizen Strong Action Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $448,564 | $6,000,000 | $5,551,936 | $4,085,000 | 5 |
About Planning for Tomorrow
Based on IRS filings
Planning for Tomorrow is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $449K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Planning for Tomorrow is led by Gabriel Bankman Fried, Director on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Gabriel Bankman Fried
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Planning for Tomorrow
How much does Planning for Tomorrow give each year?
Planning for Tomorrow gave $4.1M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
What is Planning for Tomorrow's typical grant size?
Planning for Tomorrow's median grant in 2021 was $300,000, and its average grant was $817,000, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Planning for Tomorrow give grants?
Planning for Tomorrow gives mostly in District of Columbia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Planning for Tomorrow give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Planning for Tomorrow's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Who are Planning for Tomorrow's largest grantees?
Planning for Tomorrow's largest 2021 grantees include Guarding Agaisnt Pandemic ($2,700,000), Campaign Legal Center ($760,000) and Future Now ($300,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Planning for Tomorrow?
Planning for Tomorrow reported $449K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What is Planning for Tomorrow's EIN?
Planning for Tomorrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3848385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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