Philippe and Ana Laffont Family
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 24 grants totaling $8,316,667 in 2024, with grant purposes listed as general charitable purposes.
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family at a glance
In short: Philippe and Ana Laffont Family gave $8.3M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $347K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,316,667
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $346,528
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $205,827,077
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Philippe and Ana Laffont Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 West 57 Street - 25Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 715-5118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philippe and Ana Laffont Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harlem Children's Zone ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 65 (22%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (58%), Rhode Island (12%), Wyoming (12%), New Jersey (8%), and Oregon (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Philippe and Ana Laffont Family gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 260% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2020) to $8.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| The Rockefeller University New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Mary's Meals Bloomfield, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $666,667 |
| Saint David's School New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $600,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $500,000 |
| The Stronghold Fund Portland, OR | General Charitable Purposes | $300,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Jumpstart Young Children New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $205,827,077 | $21,429,526 | $8,375,053 | $8,316,667 | 24 | $8,320,109 | $10,516,728 | $12,209,862 |
| 2023 | $226,433,833 | $3,438,189 | $8,596,084 | $8,366,667 | 19 | $8,370,500 | $2,321,954 | $2,158,662 |
| 2022 | $236,878,079 | $47,730,500 | $7,048,847 | $4,559,999 | 13 | $4,566,980 | $12,199,232 | $2,249,076 |
| 2021 | $208,981,119 | $229,035,962 | $2,922,088 | $2,308,333 | 5 | $2,312,946 | $166,563,421 | $6,717,276 |
| 2020 | $47,468,778 | $136,589,128 | $209,178 | $207,985 | 4 | — | $42,510,068 | $3,023,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philippe and Ana Laffont Family reported a distributable amount of $12.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Grand Teton National Park Foundation says its mission is to partner with Grand Teton National Park to steward, protect, and enhance the park. The Rockefeller University describes itself as a center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences and other fields, with a mission of improving understanding of life for humanity’s benefit. The Stronghold Fund says it supports long-term funding for the Wild Salmon Center and partners working in key North Pacific watersheds.
Other 2024 recipients include the Johnny Mac Tennis Project, which describes its work as introducing young people to tennis and providing scholarships and competitive opportunities; Inner-City Scholarship, which says it grants scholarships for children to attend private schools; and Cook Inletkeeper, which says it works to protect the Cook Inlet watershed and the life it sustains.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $8,316,667. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest grants included Harlem Children’s Zone ($2,000,000); Brown University, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and The Rockefeller University ($1,000,000 each); Mary’s Meals ($666,667); Saint David’s School ($600,000); and Metropolitan Opera Association ($500,000). Each of these grants was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philippe Laffont as president and Ana Luisa Diez de Rivera as treasurer.
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family is led by Philippe Laffont, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philippe Laffont
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ana Luisa Diez De Rivera
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Philippe and Ana Laffont Family
How much does Philippe and Ana Laffont Family give each year?
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family gave $8.3M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.4M across 19 grants.
What is Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's typical grant size?
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $346,528, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Philippe and Ana Laffont Family give grants?
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (12%) and Wyoming (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Southampton, NY (2 grants).
Does Philippe and Ana Laffont Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's largest grantees?
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's largest 2024 grantees include Harlem Children's Zone ($2,000,000), Brown University ($1,000,000) and Grand Teton National Park Foundation ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Philippe and Ana Laffont Family?
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family reported $205.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Philippe and Ana Laffont Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Grand Teton National Park Foundation says its mission is to partner with Grand Teton National Park to steward, protect, and enhance the park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philippe and Ana Laffont Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's EIN?
Philippe and Ana Laffont Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1517424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Philippe and Ana Laffont Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Philippe and Ana Laffont Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/philippe-and-ana-laffont-family-morg_1d4b9576b05f4275a529d630cc1343ac
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