Platt Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Platt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$278,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $122,950 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,950 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $278,500 | 24 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Platt Family Foundation Inc 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 Platt Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4 | $134,000 |
| Utah | 4 | $40,500 |
| New York | 5 | $37,500 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $21,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Son of A Saint | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Song Summit Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Platt Family Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| FJC | Forest-Pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fairfield Theatre Company Inc | New chapter in FTC lore | $10,000 |
| The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| National Ability Center | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Christ & Holy Trinity Church | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mountain Town Stages | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peggy Lillis Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The V Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Duke University | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| FOXG1 Research Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kid Smart | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Carver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| A Better Chance of Westport Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wildlife in Crisis Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Platt
- Georgiana Platt
- Ira Platt
- Jeremy Platt
Questions people ask
Does Platt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Platt Family Foundation Inc give?
$278,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Platt Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ben Platt (Dir, Treas), Georgiana Platt (Dir, VP), Ira Platt (Pres, Dir) and Jeremy Platt (Dir, Sec).
What does Platt Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.