Platt Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 84-1979492

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, Platt Family Foundation Inc has awarded 185 grants totaling $979,300 to organizations in New York, Connecticut and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $100,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$979,300
Total Assets
$3,020,908
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$5,500
% Median Grant Growth
+120% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

8 of 24 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in Connecticut and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Westport (35%), Fairfield (17%), Wilton (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+119%

Strong 119% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Platt Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Better Chance Of Westport Inc $500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To $500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $6,000 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Circle Of Care For Families With Cancer $3,500 Wilton, CT, US Charitable Event 2024
Duke University $2,500 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US New Chapter In Ftc Lore 2024
Fjc $15,000 New York, NY, US Forest-pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund 2024
Foxg1 Research Inc $2,000 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $15,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Kid Smart $1,500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $7,500 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Live Like Sam Foundation $3,000 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Mountain Town Stages $5,000 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
National Ability Center $7,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Peggy Lillis Foundation $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Preservation Hall Foundation Inc $7,500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Son Of A Saint $25,000 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2024
Song Summit Foundation Inc $25,000 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Platt Family Scholarship Fund 2024
The Carver Inc $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation $10,000 Ludlow, VT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
The Louisiana Music And Heritage Experience Inc $100,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
The V Foundation $5,000 Cary, NC, US Charitable Event 2024
Wildlife In Crisis Inc $500 Weston, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc $500 Bridgeport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $5,200 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Duke University $2,500 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $15,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2023
Fjc $15,000 New York, NY, US Forest-pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund 2023
Foxg1 Research Inc $1,500 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $7,500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Grace At The Green Light Inc $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Kimball Art Center $10,000 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Lafayette Square Conservancy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $2,500 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Mountain Town Stages $1,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
National Ability Center $7,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Near & Far Aid Association Inc $5,000 Southport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
New Orleans Musicians Assistancefoundation $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2023
Pan-massachusetts Challenge Inc $500 Needham, MA, US Charitable Event 2023
Peggy Lillis Foundation $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Pelotonia $250 Columbus, OH, US Charitable Event 2023
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc $1,000 Houston, TX, US New Orleans Or Louisiana Operations 2023
Son Of A Saint $16,000 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2023
St Marys Foundation For Children $1,000 Bayside, NY, US Charitable Event 2023
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Platt Family Scholarship Fund 2023
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc $500 Bridgeport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $5,200 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Duke University $2,500 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $15,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2023
Fjc $15,000 New York, NY, US Forest-pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund 2023
Foxg1 Research Inc $1,500 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $7,500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Grace At The Green Light Inc $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Kimball Art Center $10,000 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Lafayette Square Conservancy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $2,500 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Mountain Town Stages $1,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
National Ability Center $7,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Near & Far Aid Association Inc $5,000 Southport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
New Orleans Musicians Assistancefoundation $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2023
Pan-massachusetts Challenge Inc $500 Needham, MA, US Charitable Event 2023
Peggy Lillis Foundation $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Pelotonia $250 Columbus, OH, US Charitable Event 2023
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc $1,000 Houston, TX, US New Orleans Or Louisiana Operations 2023
Son Of A Saint $16,000 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2023
St Marys Foundation For Children $1,000 Bayside, NY, US Charitable Event 2023
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Platt Family Scholarship Fund 2023
A Better Chance Of Westport Inc $500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Backline Care Inc $500 Portland, OR, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Bigvision Foundation $250 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $7,500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Duke University Alumni & Development Records $2,500 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2022
Foxg1 Research Inc $1,000 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Kid Smart $1,500 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2022
Kids Empowered By Your Support Inc $2,500 New Canaan, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Lafayette Square Conservancy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $500 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Music And Culture Coalition Of New Orleans Nonprof $500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
New Orleans Musicians Assistancefoundation $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US Emergency Fund 2022
Park City Community Foundation $7,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peace House Inc $750 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Of The Palm Beach $500 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peggy Lillis Foundation $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pink Aid Inc $1,000 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Roots Of Music Inc $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Son Of A Saint $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Marys Foundation For Children $1,000 Bayside, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 New Orleans, LA, US Platt Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund 2022
A Better Chance Of Westport Inc $500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Backline Care Inc $500 Portland, OR, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Bigvision Foundation $250 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $7,500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Duke University Alumni & Development Records $2,500 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2022
Foxg1 Research Inc $1,000 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Kid Smart $1,500 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2022
Kids Empowered By Your Support Inc $2,500 New Canaan, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Lafayette Square Conservancy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $500 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Music And Culture Coalition Of New Orleans Nonprof $500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
New Orleans Musicians Assistancefoundation $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US Emergency Fund 2022
Park City Community Foundation $7,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peace House Inc $750 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Of The Palm Beach $500 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peggy Lillis Foundation $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pink Aid Inc $1,000 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Roots Of Music Inc $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Son Of A Saint $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Marys Foundation For Children $1,000 Bayside, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 New Orleans, LA, US Platt Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund 2022
A Better Chance Of Westport Inc $500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Backline Care Inc $500 Portland, OR, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Bigvision Foundation $250 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $7,500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Duke University Alumni & Development Records $2,500 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2022
Foxg1 Research Inc $1,000 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Kid Smart $1,500 New Orleans, LA, US Charitable Event 2022
Kids Empowered By Your Support Inc $2,500 New Canaan, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Lafayette Square Conservancy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $500 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Music And Culture Coalition Of New Orleans Nonprof $500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
New Orleans Musicians Assistancefoundation $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US Emergency Fund 2022
Park City Community Foundation $7,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peace House Inc $750 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Of The Palm Beach $500 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Peggy Lillis Foundation $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Pink Aid Inc $1,000 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Roots Of Music Inc $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Son Of A Saint $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Marys Foundation For Children $1,000 Bayside, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 New Orleans, LA, US Platt Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund 2022
Art Loisaida Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Caroline House Inc $500 Bridgeport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Circle Of Care For Families With Cancer $3,500 Wilton, CT, US Charitable Event 2021
Emory University $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US Emory Justice Center 2021
Foxg1 Research Inc $1,000 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Freaks Action Network Inc $1,000 Valley Stream, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $2,500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Kids Empowered By Your Support Inc $2,000 New Canaan, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Lafayette Square Conservancy $500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Live Like Sam Foundation $1,500 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Near & Far Aid Association Inc $5,000 Southport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Norwalk Housing Foundation Inc $2,500 Norwalk, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Palm Beach Purrs Corp $1,500 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Peace House Inc $1,000 Park City, UT, US Charitable Event 2021
Pink Aid Inc $1,000 Westport, CT, US Charitable Event 2021
Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England Inc $1,000 New Haven, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Rolling Hills Country Club Scholars Hip Fund $2,000 Wilton, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Greater New Orleans An $3,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Shatterproof A Nonprofit Corp $2,500 Norwalk, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Son Of A Saint $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2021
St Marys Foundation For Children $2,500 Bayside, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Staples High School Tuition Grants Committee Inc $500 Westport, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2021
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 New Orleans, LA, US Platt Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund 2021
Christ & Holy Trinity Church $8,000 Westport, CT, US Covid-19 Meal Assistance 2020
Connecticut Food Bank Inc $1,000 Wallingford, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Duke University Alumni & Development Records $2,000 Durham, NC, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2020
Fairfield Theatre Company Inc $10,000 Fairfield, CT, US Charitable Event 2020
Foxg1 Research Inc $250 Sands Point, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Freaks Action Network Inc $2,500 Valley Stream, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $2,500 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Humane Society Of The United States $100 Washington, DC, US Join 2020 2020
Lafayette Square Conservancy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $10,000 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Leaving A Positive Legacy Inc $1,000 Lighthouse Pt, FL, US Covid-19 Relief Fund 2020
National Ability Center $5,000 Park City, UT, US Charitable Event 2020
New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
New Venture Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Fines & Fees Justice Center 2020
New York Public Radio $50 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Park City Community Foundation $5,000 Park City, UT, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Peggy Lillis Foundation $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Planned Parenthood Of Southern New England Inc $1,000 New Haven, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Rolling Hills Country Club Scholars Hip Fund $2,500 Wilton, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Ronald Mcdonald House Of New York Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Event 2020
Send Me A Friend Foundation Inc $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Shatterproof A Nonprofit Corp $5,000 Norwalk, CT, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Son Of A Saint $27,500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2020
St Marys Foundation For Children $1,000 Bayside, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund $20,000 New Orleans, LA, US Platt Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund 2020
The Greater New Orleans Foundation $500 New Orleans, LA, US General & Unrestricted 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Platt Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 84-1979492
Website N/A
Address FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Platt Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir, Treas Ben Platt
Dir, Vp Georgiana Platt
Pres, Dir Ira Platt
Dir, Sec Jeremy Platt

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.