Plaut Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Plaut Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lawerence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $186,110 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $39,000. 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$186,110
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$54,026
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $81,650 the year before.
71% 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 | $81,650 | 11 | $133,442 |
| 2024 | $186,110 | 28 | $54,026 |
How to apply
Plaut 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 Plaut Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $108,910 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $74,300 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,900 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Tiferes Yakov | To help with operating budget | $39,000 |
| Kollel Kinyan Torah | To help with operating budget | $28,000 |
| Lawrence Far Rockaway Community Kollel | To help with operating budget | $27,500 |
| Beth Abba Trust | To help with operating budget | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaaray Chaim | To help with operating budget | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | To help with operating budget | $15,000 |
| Ezer Linitzrach | To help with operating budget | $6,800 |
| Lapid Yeshiva Inc | To help with operating budget | $5,000 |
| Bais Medrash of Flatbush | To help with operating budget | $4,500 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Yagdil Torah | To help with operating budget | $2,500 |
| Mesivta Toras Moshe | To help with operating budget | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Dvar Torah Inc | To help with operating budget | $1,800 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | To help with operating budget | $1,800 |
| Peylim Lev Lachim | To help with operating budget | $1,000 |
| American Friends of RBS | To help with operating budget | $1,000 |
| Telshe Yeshiva | To help with operating budget | $1,000 |
| Heichel Yitzchak | To help with operating budget | $860 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Breslov | To help with operating budget | $750 |
| American Friends of Torat Btzfat | To help with operating budget | $600 |
| Kollel Yerushalayim | To help with operating budget | $500 |
| American Friends of Zera Yitzchak | To help with operating budget | $500 |
| Merot Hatorah | To help with operating budget | $500 |
| Ozer Dalim | To help with operating budget | $500 |
| American Friends of Meor Hatlamud | To help with operating budget | $500 |
| Congregation Bnei Yerushalayim | To help with operating budget | $360 |
| Yeshiva Congregation Yad Moshe | To help with operating budget | $360 |
| Yeshiva Zichron Meilech Inc | To help with operating budget | $180 |
| Keren Ezrah | To help with operating budget | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Murray Plaut
Questions people ask
Does Plaut Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Plaut Family Foundation give?
$186,110 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Plaut Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Murray Plaut (Trustee).
What does Plaut Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.