Plant Select
To seek out and distribute best plants for western gardens and landscapes
Plant Select at a glance
In short: Plant Select gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,090
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,545
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,545
- Total assets
- $474,627
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Plant Select funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denver Botanic Gardens ($29K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Plant Select gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $60K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Botanic Gardens Denver, CO | R & D | $29,000 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | R & D | $16,090 |
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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 | $474,627 | $502,587 | $442,320 | $45,090 | 2 | $18,522 |
| 2023 | $413,970 | $417,042 | $429,149 | $58,680 | 2 | $12,784 |
| 2022 | $447,547 | $423,123 | $410,093 | $59,630 | 2 | $3,013 |
| 2021 | $455,522 | $346,967 | $317,676 | $58,677 | 2 | $13,063 |
| 2020 | $412,092 | $290,030 | $278,318 | $59,890 | 2 | $8,209 |
About Plant Select
Based on IRS filings
Plant Select is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $475K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plant Select is led by Gene Pielin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gene Pielin
President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Vogt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Klett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Edmondson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mengmeng Gu
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Douglas
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ginger Morehouse (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarada Krishnan (2020–2022) — Board Member
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 Plant Select
How much does Plant Select give each year?
Plant Select gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $59K across 2 grants.
How large is Plant Select?
Plant Select reported $475K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $503K.
What is Plant Select?
Plant Select is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Collins, CO. It holds $475K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Plant Select operate?
Plant Select has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Plant Select's EIN?
Plant Select's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0199189. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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