Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elmhurst, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$122,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $100,000 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $122,500 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Robert and Catherine Platt 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 Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $78,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia | In support of organization's mission | $30,000 |
| University of St Mary of the Lake | In support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| St Angela Grade School | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Article 3 Foundation | In support of organization's mission | $8,000 |
| Judicial Watch | In support of organization's mission | $8,000 |
| Visitation School - the Frank Cooney Project | In support of organization's mission | $7,500 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Rosary College Prep | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| St James the Less Academy | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Stand in the Gap | In support of organization's mission | $4,000 |
| Turning Point USA | In support of organization's mission | $4,000 |
| Necahaul Foundation | In support of organization's mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Platt
- Catherine Platt
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation give?
$122,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Platt (Trustee) and Catherine Platt (Trustee).
What does Robert and Catherine Platt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.