The Mary Jane and Joseph P Platt Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1815288 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$184K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craig School | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General operating contribution | $102,800 |
| Basic Health International | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $40,000 |
| Casa San Jose | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $6,000 |
| The Banyan School | Fairfield, NJ | General operating contribution | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | 1895 society | $2,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | Honor of 150 anniversary | $1,750 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | General operating contribution | $1,500 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $1,500 |
| Sisters of St Joseph | Baden, PA | General operating contribution | $1,500 |
| The Campus Labschool of Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | In honor of stella and fiona platt | $1,500 |
| Bethlehem Haven | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Family Links | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Jubliee Association Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Mill Reef Fund | Detroit, MI | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| North New Jersey Friendship House | Oradel, NJ | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Assn USA | Brandon, FL | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| St Margaret Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Stay Off the Streets Inc | Beaver, PA | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| The Valley Hospital Foundation | Ridgewood, NJ | General operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $800 |
| Sewickley Valley YMCA | Sewickley, PA | General operating contribution | $750 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General operating contribution | $700 |
| Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $600 |
| Boys and Girls Hope of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Annual contribution | $500 |
| Carolyn Sullivan Memorial Foundation | Pearl River, NY | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Richmond, VA | Support: myles gebhardt - cf great strides walk-miles for myles | $500 |
| Divine Mercy Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | Contribution: red door | $500 |
| Friends of Caroline | Ridgeland, SC | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Laughlin Center | Sewickley, PA | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Charleston | Cross Lanes, WV | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Social Service Assn of Ridgewood | Ridgewood, NJ | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Women' S Center and Shelter of Greater Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $500 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $350 |
| Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Imani Christian Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr | Hagerstown, MD | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Ridgewood, NJ | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority | Moon Township, PA | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Sewickley Public Library | Sewickley, PA | General operating contribution | $250 |
| St Stephens Church | Sewickley, PA | General operating contribution | $250 |
| The Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Union Aid Society | Sewickley, PA | General operating contribution | $250 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $200 |
| St Paul of the Cross Monastery | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $200 |
| Animal Friends | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $150 |
| South Hills Pet Rescue | Monaca, PA | General operating contribution | $150 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating contribution | $100 |
| Sewickley Valley Community Fund | Sewickley, PA | General operating contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,900 | 49 |
| 2024 | $124,706 | 50 |
| 2023 | $289,350 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349101561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1815288
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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