The Palanker Foundation
The Palanker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $120K.
The Palanker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Palanker Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,044,699
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Palanker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Burbank ($20K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Palanker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Burbank Burbank, CA | Provide program for kids & teens ages 6 to 17 | $20,000 |
| West Valley Boys & Girls Club Canoga Park, CA | Improve Development of Boys & Girls | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Promote Community Programs in the Jewish Community | $15,000 |
| Mattie JT Stenpanick Foundation Rockville, MD | Improve Development of Boys & Girls | $10,000 |
| Grateful Film Fund Studio City, CA | To help bring awareness for critical environmental and social issues through the power of visuals | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,044,699 | $138,231 | $94,944 | $70,000 | 5 | $74,537 | $119,612 | $81,616 |
| 2024 | $1,001,412 | $98,735 | $81,711 | $63,000 | 6 | $65,250 | $83,324 | $76,602 |
| 2023 | $984,388 | $83,493 | $94,066 | $60,000 | 4 | $72,548 | $71,154 | $68,625 |
| 2022 | $1,014,911 | $74,438 | $93,508 | $62,000 | 3 | $76,002 | $58,357 | $75,020 |
| 2021 | $1,018,042 | $96,574 | $80,096 | $48,200 | 3 | — | $81,575 | $79,757 |
| 2020 | $1,004,703 | $75,549 | $79,333 | $51,463 | 3 | — | $60,817 | $65,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Palanker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Palanker Foundation is led by Louise Palanker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louise Palanker
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Palanker
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Palanker Foundation
How much does The Palanker Foundation give each year?
The Palanker Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 6 grants.
What is The Palanker Foundation's typical grant size?
The Palanker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Palanker Foundation give grants?
The Palanker Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (14%).
Does The Palanker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Palanker Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Palanker Foundation's largest grantees?
The Palanker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Burbank ($20,000), West Valley Boys & Girls Club ($20,000) and Jewish Federation of Santa Barbara ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Palanker Foundation?
The Palanker Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Palanker Foundation's EIN?
The Palanker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4663653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Palanker Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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