Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.7 million | 69 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 58 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable 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 Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $341,386 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $282,500 |
| New York | 9 | $213,964 |
| Colorado | 2 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $48,000 |
| California | 3 | $35,803 |
| Florida | 2 | $31,115 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Charitable donation | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Foreces | Charitable donation | $115,705 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | Charitable donation | $115,000 |
| Israel Charitable Foundation | Charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Torah Day School of Dallas | Charitable donation | $32,500 |
| Greenlight Fund | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El Dallas | Charitable donation | $29,806 |
| MD Anderson Cancer | Charitable donation | $25,150 |
| Israel America Academic Exchange | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| North TX Giving Day | Charitable donation | $21,115 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Urban Land Institute Foundation | Charitable donation | $18,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Library | Charitable donation | $16,000 |
| The Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | Charitable donation | $16,000 |
| Ferguson Charitable Foundation | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Jewish Foundation of Memphis | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Jinsa | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Chabad of Dallas | Charitable donation | $13,500 |
| Chabad Intown | Charitable donation | $11,800 |
| Vogel Alcove | Charitable donation | $11,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Charitable donation | $10,400 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Fort Freedom | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Impact Forum Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| JDC | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Jewish Nevada | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Shield Giving Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Zaka North Inc | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Torche Center | Charitable donation | $8,000 |
| Christians United for Israel | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Data Foundations | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Boulder Crest Veterans Wellness | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| National Ms Society | Charitable donation | $6,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Charitable donation | $5,259 |
| Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,100 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Social Venture Partners International (Svpi) | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd L Platt
- Laurie F Platt
- Melissa D Platt
- Jeffrey M Platt
Questions people ask
Does Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd L Platt (President), Laurie F Platt (Vice President), Melissa D Platt (Secretary) and Jeffrey M Platt (Treasurer).
What does Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.