Philippe and Ana Laffont Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-1517424 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.3M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$277M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Children's Zone | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General charitable purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Jackson, WY | General charitable purposes | $1,000,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Mary's Meals | Bloomfield, NJ | General charitable purposes | $666,667 |
| Saint David's School | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $600,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| The Stronghold Fund | Portland, OR | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Jumpstart Young Children | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $125,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| National Fish & Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | Reston, VA | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Cook Inletkeeper | Homer, AK | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| New Ventures Fund (Salmon State) | Juneau, AK | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | Cambridge, MA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Lake Agawam Conservancy Inc | Southampton, NY | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Mentor Ltd | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| On Course Foundation | Orlando, FL | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Coalition for Susitna Dam Alternatives | Talkeetna, AK | General charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Masters Tournament Foundation | Augusta, GA | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship Fund | Southampton, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,316,667 | 24 |
| 2023 | $8,366,667 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349100225
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1517424
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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