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Planetary Trust is a private trust based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $686K. Total assets have grown from $769K in 2011 to $1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of environment. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Colorado and California. According to available records, Planetary Trust has made 85 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $433K and $930K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $930K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $170K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, Montana, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Planetary Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of environment. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, MT.
Planetary Trust has distributed a total of $1.9M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $170K.
Planetary Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Planetary Trust is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret J Haley | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain InstituteRESEARCH INSTITUTE DEDICATED TO RETHINKING US ENERGY | Boulder, CO | $170K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Dallas, TX | $101K | 2023 |
| Biomimicry InstituteTO NURTURE & GROW REGIONAL COMMUNITY WHO ARE LEARNING, EMULATING, AND CONSERVING LIFE'S GENIUS TO CREATE A HEALTHIER PLANET | Missoula, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| Texas Electric TransportationELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION | Austin, TX | $26K | 2023 |
| Western Colorado UniversityEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Gunnison, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For The Arts Crested ButteCOMMUNITY ARTS | Crested Butte, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| Globe AwareVOLUNTEER IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT | Dallas, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Hockaday SchoolEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Dallas ArboretumTo promote the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Dallas OperaCOMMUNITY ARTS | Dallas, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| Downwinders At Riskenvironmental justice with communities impacted by the worst pollution | Dallas, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Ceres Incassisting in driving solutions and taking action on the world's most pressing sustainability issues | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Citizens Climate EducationTO HELP EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO EDUCATE KEY STAKEHOLDERS, POLICYMAKERS, AND GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE | Coronado, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Perot MuseumCOMMUNITY ARTS | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| High Country Conservation CenterTO PROMOTE PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION | Frisco, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Gunnison Valley Health Foundationimproving the health of the community | Gunnison, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| The Texas TribuneInforms Texans about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. | Austin, TX | $288 | 2023 |
| St Marys Garageproviding clothing and housewares to the Crested Butte and Gunnison Community | Crested Butte, CO | $250 | 2023 |
| Kbutenrich and unify the Gunnison Valley through information, entertainment and community involvement. | Crested Butte, CO | $100 | 2023 |
| American Solar Energy Societyrenewable energy and sustainable living | Boulder, CO | N/A | 2023 |
| Texas Solor Energy SocietyTO HELP EDUCATE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY AND BUILD HEALTHY, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES | Austin, TX | $26K | 2022 |
| Texas Trees FoundationTHE GREENING OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas Incto improve the quality of life in the region | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |