The Planetary Society
Pasadena, CA ·EIN 95-3423566 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Planetary Society?
The Planetary Society is funded by 27 grantmakers, led by The Halicioglu Family Foundation ($3.5M), Club for the Future ($1.0M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($232K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to The Planetary Society between 2020–2024.
Showing top 25 of 27 funders by total given.
What grants has The Planetary Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Halicioglu Family Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $1,300,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $51,500 |
| 2024 | Pledgeling Foundation | GENERAL | $50,694 |
| 2024 | The Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,700 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $6,250 |
| 2024 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik | TO PROMOTE THE EXPLORATION OF SPACE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50 |
| 2024 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
| 2023 | The Halicioglu Family Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $1,800,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52,500 |
| 2023 | Simmons Family Foundation Inc | FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Four-four Foundation Inc | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik | TO PROMOTE THE EXPLORATION OF SPACE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $187 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
| 2023 | Marla & Joseph Shafran Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
| 2022 | The Halicioglu Family Foundation | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $450,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $61,500 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,066 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $5,750 |
| 2022 | The Bowdon Family Foundation | Towards the Planetary Academy | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 455 Foundation | General Fund | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Graham Edwin and Sharon Janosik | TO PROMOTE THE EXPLORATION OF SPACE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Stiefel Freethought Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Four-four Foundation Inc | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Patrick Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2022 | Otter Cares Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $275 |
Showing 30 most recent of 63 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Planetary Society?
The Planetary Society is funded by 27 grantmakers, led by The Halicioglu Family Foundation ($3.5M), Club for the Future ($1.0M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($232K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to The Planetary Society between 2020–2024.
Who is The Planetary Society's largest funder?
The Halicioglu Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Planetary Society, with $3.5M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Planetary Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to The Planetary Society across 63 grants from 27 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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