Purple Plume Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 57-1144326 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
6% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerhouse Arts | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Sdc Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $14,000 |
| Mamaroneck-Larchmont Student Aid Fund | Larchmont, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| New York Civil Liberties | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Page 73 | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Your Kids Our Kids | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Beck Institute | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Tdf | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Gallatin School of Individualized Study | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Arts Ignite | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $96,550 | 13 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631139349100528
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1144326
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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