Platt Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 84-1979492 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$278K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Inc | New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Son of a Saint | New Orleans, LA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Song Summit Foundation Inc | Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Dallas, TX | Platt Family Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Fjc | New York, NY | Forest-Pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fairfield Theatre Company Inc | Fairfield, CT | New chapter in FTC lore | $10,000 |
| The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation | Ludlow, VT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leaving a Positive Legacy Inc | Lighthouse Pt, FL | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Christ & Holy Trinity Church | Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mountain Town Stages | Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peggy Lillis Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The V Foundation | Cary, NC | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Circle of Care for Families With Cancer | Wilton, CT | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Live Like Sam Foundation | Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Foxg1 Research Inc | Sands Point, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kid Smart | New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Carver Inc | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| A Better Chance of Westport Inc | Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wildlife in Crisis Inc | Weston, CT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $122,950 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502829349100640
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1979492
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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