Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$108 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $3.9 million | 21 | $89.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 17 | $108 million |
How to apply
Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont 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 Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $1.9 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $252,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Yale University Development | General charitable purposes | $800,000 |
| Windward School | General charitable purposes | $525,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| United States Golf Association | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | General charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Redf | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Village Schools Inc | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| KCRW | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Coachartorg | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Yacht Club Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Agnes Irwin School | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| CSNK2A1 Foundation | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Laffont
- Elizabeth Laffont
Questions people ask
Does Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas J Laffont (President) and Elizabeth Laffont (Secretary).
What does Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.