Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 86-1914134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$108.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
76% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Jackson, WY | General charitable purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Yale University Development | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $800,000 |
| Windward School | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $525,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CO | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| United States Golf Association | Liberty Corner, NJ | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | Monterey, CA | General charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Redf | San Francisco, CA | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Village Schools Inc | Waldwick, NJ | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Coachartorg | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Yacht Club Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Agnes Irwin School | Bryn Mawr, PA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Csnk2a1 Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,637,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $3,862,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521349349102352
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1914134
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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