The Platner Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEssex, Connecticut · EIN 26-3381922 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$230K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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 Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Trinity Private School Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | To provide funding and support | $60,000 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Ctr Foundation | Key Largo, FL | To provide funding and support | $50,000 |
| Colchester Community Food Shelf | Colchester, VT | To provide funding and support | $15,000 |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence | Burlington, VT | To provide funding and support | $15,000 |
| Vt Works for Women | Winooski, VT | To provide funding and support | $15,000 |
| Camp Ta Kum Ta | South Hero, VT | To fund tuition free camp for kids | $13,000 |
| Safeline Inc | Chelsea, VT | To provide funding and support | $12,000 |
| Island Dolphin Care | Key Largo, FL | To provide funding and support | $10,000 |
| Chill Foundation | Burlington, VT | To provide funding and support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Studies Charter School Inc | Key Largo, FL | To provide funding and support | $10,000 |
| Bridge to Hope | Cutler Bay, FL | To provide funding and support | $7,000 |
| Camillus House | Miami, FL | To provide funding and support | $7,000 |
| Miami Diaper Bank | Miami, FL | To provide funding and support | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $230,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $203,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522639349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3381922
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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