Platoff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Platoff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton JCT, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,700 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$102,700
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $103,100 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,500 | 35 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $103,100 | 35 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $102,700 | 33 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Platoff 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 Platoff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 19 | $49,700 |
| California | 5 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| New York | 4 | $14,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| Rutgers Jewish Xperience | General support | $7,200 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County | General support | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | General support | $5,000 |
| Hudson County Casa | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children Services Of Greater Mercer Cty | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | General support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $5,000 |
| World Food Program USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Trevor Project The | General support | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $2,500 |
| Homefront | General support | $2,500 |
| Mercer Street Friends | General support | $2,500 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center FND | General support | $2,500 |
| NET RESEARCH FDN - Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | General support | $2,500 |
| Union Hill HS Scholarships | General support | $2,500 |
| Conservation Strategy Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Mount Moriah Cemetery of New Jersey | General support | $2,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Trenton | General support | $2,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | General support | $1,500 |
| Church of the Holy Family | General support | $1,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Dwight Morrow HS Alumni Education Alliance | General support | $1,000 |
| NJ Special Olympics | General support | $1,000 |
| Seeing Eye The | General support | $1,000 |
| Whyy | General support | $1,000 |
| Grounds for Sclpure | General support | $500 |
| Police Unity Tour Chapter 10 | General support | $500 |
| Sage | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Platoff
- Alan Platoff
- Sharon Titchell
Questions people ask
Does Platoff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Platoff Family Foundation give?
$102,700 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Platoff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Platoff (Trustee), Alan Platoff (Trustee) and Sharon Titchell (Trustee).
What does Platoff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.