Plant the Future
Plant the Future is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $44,118 to charitable organizations, with awards spanning education, outdoor recreation and conservation, public broadcasting, and youth programs.
Plant the Future at a glance
In short: Plant the Future gave $44K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,118
- +2746.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,941
- +469.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $399,273
- +119.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Plant the Future
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 304 S Jones Blvd 5992, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (408) 836-0460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Plant the Future funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thanksgiving Point Institute ($10K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (44%), Utah (43%), Kansas (11%), and California (2%); Nevada accounted for 0%. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, not necessarily the locations where grant-funded activities took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Plant the Future gives
- In 2025 it paid out 157% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Point Institute Lehi, UT | Educational gardens museums and family learning experiences | $10,000 |
| Access Fund Boulder, CO | Rock climbing access advocacy and conservation | $8,635 |
| American Alpine Club Golden, CO | Mountaineering advocacy climbing access and outdoor education | $5,221 |
| American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education Vail, CO | Avalanche safety education training and research | $4,969 |
| The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation Leawood, KS | Support for family medicine education and teaching | $4,961 |
| KUER NPR Utah University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Public radio broadcasting - NPR affiliate | $4,872 |
| Tracy Aviary Salt Lake City, UT | Bird conservation aviary operations and wildlife education | $3,000 |
| Southern California Junior Golfer Association Studio City, CA | General charitable support | $750 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation Park City, UT | Trail building maintenance and preservation | $700 |
| American Alpine Club Golden, CO | Mountaineering advocacy climbing access and outdoor education | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $399,273 | $630,340 | $50,768 | $44,118 | 15 | $50,768 | $293,706 | $32,435 |
| 2024 | $181,724 | $2,843 | $25,448 | $1,550 | 3 | $22,605 | — | $20,505 |
| 2023 | $363,531 | $172,363 | $20,570 | $5,177 | 1 | $14,245 | $75,860 | $6,898 |
| 2022 | $212,950 | $212,950 | $12,535 | — | — | $10,293 | — | $4,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Plant the Future reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as hands-on learning, trail access, climbing and avalanche education, wildlife education, public radio, and junior golf.
Among the recipients, Thanksgiving Point Institute describes its mission as building children’s curiosity and confidence through hands-on STEM programs and family experiences. Mountain Trails Foundation says it builds, maintains, and advocates for non-motorized trails in Park City and around Utah. Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association says it teaches children honesty, integrity, and perseverance through golf.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Plant the Future made 15 grants totaling $44,118. Awards ranged from $43 to $10,000, with a median grant of $750.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to Thanksgiving Point Institute for educational gardens, museums, and family learning experiences; $8,635 to Access Fund for climbing-access advocacy and conservation; $5,221 to American Alpine Club for mountaineering advocacy, climbing access, and outdoor education; and $4,969 to the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education for avalanche safety education, training, and research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ted Ho, Julie Ho, Tiffany Ho, Nathan Kwok, Emily Ho, and Sho Higuchi as trustees.
Plant the Future's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$627 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Julie Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$627 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Nathan Kwok
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$627 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Sho Higuchi
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$627 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Ted Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$627 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Tiffany Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$627 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $627, to Ted Ho (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Plant the Future
How much does Plant the Future give each year?
Plant the Future gave $44K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is Plant the Future's typical grant size?
Plant the Future's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $2,941, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Plant the Future give grants?
Plant the Future's top state is Colorado, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (43%) and Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants), Golden, CO (2 grants) and Draper, UT (2 grants).
Does Plant the Future give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Plant the Future's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Plant the Future's largest grantees?
Plant the Future's largest 2025 grantees include Thanksgiving Point Institute ($10,000), Access Fund ($8,635) and American Alpine Club ($5,821 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Plant the Future?
Plant the Future reported $399K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Plant the Future fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as hands-on learning, trail access, climbing and avalanche education, wildlife education, public radio, and junior golf. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Plant the Future?
The foundation states that it 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 Plant the Future's EIN?
Plant the Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3305717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Plant the Future 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Plant the Future funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/plant-the-future-morg_08c33abdf5cc417297db41efeb5d1549
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