Good Planet Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in San Jose, California. Established in 2021, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundation focused on grantmaking and philanthropy. The foundation is led by a volunteer executive team and funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
+41.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
+30.1% YoY
Grant Count
70
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
+11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Good Planet Foundation systematically combines economic and social well-being with adaptation to environmental issues. The foundation supports projects led by social organizations including NGOs, cooperatives, and small companies that align with international solidarity and general interest approaches.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Education
- Human services
- Faith-based and religious nonprofits
- Community health
- Climate and environmental initiatives
- Disaster preparedness and relief
- COVID-19 response
The foundation has demonstrated particular expertise in capacity building, carbon finance, climate and environmental work, finance and investment, and monitoring and evaluation.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $4.0 million across 60 grants in 2024. Recent grant recipients have included Stanford ADRC ($1.8M), Alalusi Foundation ($598K), Afghan Relief ($322K), PEF US ($158K), Zaytuna College ($100K), Rebuilding Alliance ($60K), Tawasaw ($58K), Jewish Voice for Peace ($50K), Masjid at Taqwa ($50K), and Unity Productions Foundation ($50K).
Grant Range
$4,000 to $1,800,000
Average Grant
amount varies annually
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Good Planet Foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular activity in:
- California
- New York
- Texas
The foundation has also supported clean cooking and renewable energy projects internationally through its "Action Carbon Solidaire" program and Social Carbon Offsets program, operating in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Central Asia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $9.7 million–$13.7 million
- Total giving: $4.0 million–$5.3 million
- Number of grants: 60
Historical Financial Data:
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Number of Grants | Median Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | $4.0M | 60 | $10K |
| 2023 | $2.6M–$9.7M | $3.4M–$5.3M | 39 | $20K |
| 2022 | $4.0M | $2.8M | 36 | $10K |
| 2021 | $4.8M | $159K | 5 | $30K |
2023 Financial Summary:
- Revenue: $11.2 million
- Expenses: $4.07 million
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,735,410 | $9,706,653 | $2,590,563 |
| Revenue | $9,486,154 | $11,186,929 | $2,046,465 |
| Expenses | $5,295,204 | $4,070,839 | $3,434,365 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,276,565 | $4,056,054 | $3,423,494 |
| Net Investment Income | $419,394 | $172,604 | $33,094 |
| Distributable Amount | $449,776 | $197,877 | $168,957 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Asad Jamal – CEO/President (volunteer, unpaid)
- Amira Atallah – CFO/Treasurer (volunteer, unpaid)
- Nighat Durdana Ahmed – Secretary (volunteer, unpaid)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAD JAMAL | CEO/PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| AMIRA ATALLAH | CFO/TREASURER | 3 | — |
| NIGHAT DURDANA AHMED | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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