Purple Plume Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Purple Plume Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$160,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,550 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $94,000 | 13 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $96,550 | 13 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 15 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Purple Plume 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 Purple Plume Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $155,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Powerhouse Arts | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| SDC Foundation | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $14,000 |
| Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid Fund | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| New York Civil Liberties | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Page 73 | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Your Kids Our Kids | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Beck Institute | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| TDF | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Arts Ignite | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Whitman
Questions people ask
Does Purple Plume Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Purple Plume Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Purple Plume Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Whitman (Trustee).
What does Purple Plume Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.