Plant-for-the-Planet US
Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the planing of 1 trillion new trees worldwide.
Plant-for-the-Planet US at a glance
In short: Plant-for-the-Planet US gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $307K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,151,025
- +262.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $307,289
- +262.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,834
- Total assets
- $490,322
- -71.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% 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 Plant-for-the-Planet US
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Plant-for-the-Planet US
Who Plant-for-the-Planet US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Perry Institute ($1.2M). Together the top 7 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 27 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Plant-for-the-Planet US gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2022) to $2.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Institute Jupiter, FL | To Plant Trees | $1,177,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | To Plant Trees | $572,931 |
| OSA Conservation Washington, DC | To Plant Trees | $302,233 |
| Global Forest Generation The Plains, VA | To Plant Trees | $44,834 |
| One Tree Planted Shelburne, VT | To Plant Trees | $42,062 |
| American Forests Washington, DC | To Plant Trees | $6,404 |
| African Women Rising Santa Barbara, CA | To Plant Trees | $5,061 |
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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 | $490,322 | $3,944,098 | $4,867,669 | $2,151,025 | 7 | $22,435 |
| 2023 | $1,723,893 | $1,509,883 | $1,265,833 | $594,216 | 7 | $13,058 |
| 2022 | $1,683,177 | $477,783 | $536,527 | $329,899 | 6 | $1,233 |
| 2021 | $1,359,518 | $4,893,706 | $4,401,438 | $2,375,213 | 7 | $787 |
About Plant-for-the-Planet US
Based on IRS filings
Plant-for-the-Planet US is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Fe Springs, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $490K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plant-for-the-Planet US is led by Frithjof Finkbeiner, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frithjof Finkbeiner
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helge Bork
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Koitzsch
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Felix Finkbeiner (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Plant-for-the-Planet US
How much does Plant-for-the-Planet US give each year?
Plant-for-the-Planet US gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $594K across 7 grants.
What is Plant-for-the-Planet US's typical grant size?
Plant-for-the-Planet US's median grant in 2024 was $44,834, and its average grant was $307,289, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Plant-for-the-Planet US give grants?
Plant-for-the-Planet US gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Plant-for-the-Planet US give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Plant-for-the-Planet US's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Plant Trees" (7 grants).
Who are Plant-for-the-Planet US's largest grantees?
Plant-for-the-Planet US's largest 2024 grantees include Perry Institute ($1,177,500), World Wildlife Fund ($572,931) and OSA Conservation ($302,233), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Plant-for-the-Planet US?
Plant-for-the-Planet US reported $490K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Plant-for-the-Planet US?
Plant-for-the-Planet US is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Fe Springs, CA. It holds $490K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Plant-for-the-Planet US's EIN?
Plant-for-the-Planet US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3940108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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