The Plum Spring Foundation
The Plum Spring Foundation is a private foundation, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $255K. Net investment income was $305K.
The Plum Spring Foundation at a glance
In short: The Plum Spring Foundation gave $255K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,000
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,429
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,666,892
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Plum Spring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Step up Womens Network ($75K). Together the top 7 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 42 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Plum Spring Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2020) to $320K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step up Womens Network Los Angeles, CA | Community Resources for Women and Girls | $75,000 |
| The Center in Hollywood Hollywood, CA | Community Resources for Unhoused Individuals | $50,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | International Children's Health and Education | $50,000 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los Angeles, CA | Fighting for Civil Rights and Empowering Asian Americans. | $40,000 |
| Apex for Youth New York, NY | Community Resources for Underserved Asian Youth in NYC | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Foundation New York, NY | Protects Human Rights Globally | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Paradise Theatre Paonia, CO | ARTS | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,666,892 | $327,791 | $311,793 | $255,000 | 7 | $285,994 | $305,074 | $335,283 |
| 2023 | $4,650,894 | $269,183 | $322,965 | $275,000 | 8 | $301,793 | $233,689 | $295,866 |
| 2022 | $4,704,676 | $103,356 | $381,011 | $320,000 | 12 | $350,624 | $140,583 | $306,555 |
| 2021 | $4,982,331 | $410,463 | $298,515 | $245,170 | 8 | $273,089 | $387,961 | $330,437 |
| 2020 | $4,870,383 | $229,641 | $301,931 | $241,811 | 7 | — | $204,602 | $282,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Plum Spring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $335K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Plum Spring Foundation is led by Daisy Hutton, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daisy Hutton
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Lihwa Wang Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shihruey Thomas Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donny Yale Chen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Kow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hutton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Daisy Hutton (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Plum Spring Foundation
How much does The Plum Spring Foundation give each year?
The Plum Spring Foundation gave $255K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 8 grants.
What is The Plum Spring Foundation's typical grant size?
The Plum Spring Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $36,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Plum Spring Foundation give grants?
The Plum Spring Foundation gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Plum Spring Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Plum Spring Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Plum Spring Foundation's largest grantees?
The Plum Spring Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Step up Womens Network ($75,000), The Center in Hollywood ($50,000) and UNICEF ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Plum Spring Foundation?
The Plum Spring Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $286K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $335K (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 Plum Spring Foundation's EIN?
The Plum Spring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4170079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Plum Spring 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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