The Placzek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Placzek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$86,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,600 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,600 | 30 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 29 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Placzek Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Placzek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $16,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $56,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF - Hematology Pulmunology Palliative Care Departments | Support Healthcare | $16,000 |
| Acalanes High School Auto Shop | Support Various Activities | $11,000 |
| OPU Organization for Aid to Refugees | Support CZ Causes | $6,000 |
| Stetl Fest | Support CZ Causes | $4,500 |
| Acalanes High School Auto Shop | Support Education / Community | $4,000 |
| George Placzek Scholarship | Support CZ Causes | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community of Brno | Support CZ Causes | $3,300 |
| ALS Therapy Dev Institute | Support Healthcare | $3,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Experience | Support Education / Community | $3,000 |
| Olympic Valley Fire Fighters Association | Support Various Activities | $3,000 |
| Young Musicians Choral Orchestra | Support Education / Community | $3,000 |
| Mehrin Moravian Jewish Museum | Support CZ Causes | $2,200 |
| Acalanes High School Performing Arts | Support Various Activities | $2,000 |
| Berkeley Public Schools Fund | Support Education / Community | $2,000 |
| Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church | Support Various Activities | $2,000 |
| Lafayette Partners in Education | Support Various Activities | $2,000 |
| Regional Parks Foundation | Support Various Activities | $2,000 |
| Friends of Germanics | Support Education / Community | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Support Education / Community | $2,000 |
| Acalanes High School Parents Club | Support Various Activities | $1,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank | Support Education / Community | $1,000 |
| Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce | Support Education / Community | $1,000 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation | Support Various Activities | $1,000 |
| Rescue 1 Foundation | Support Various Activities | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support Education / Community | $1,000 |
| Lafayette All-American Football Assoc | Support Education / Community | $1,000 |
| Operation Encore | Support Education / Community | $1,000 |
| Transports To Truth | Support CZ Causes | $1,000 |
| Acalanes High School Boosters Athletics | Support Various Activities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Placzek
- Mary Ann Placzek Scheuer
Questions people ask
Does The Placzek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Placzek Family Foundation give?
$86,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Placzek Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Placzek (Ceo) and Mary Ann Placzek Scheuer (Vice President & Secretary).
What does The Placzek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.