Platt Family Foundation Inc
Platt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $278,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in music and heritage, youth mentorship, arts, and health-related support.
Platt Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Platt Family Foundation Inc gave $279K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Louisiana. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,500
- +126.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,604
- +107.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,682,041
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Platt Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Platt Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 119 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Louisiana received 48% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Utah (15%), New York (13%), Connecticut (8%), and Texas (7%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Platt Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 248% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $80K (2021) to $279K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Inc New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Son of a Saint New Orleans, LA | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| Song Summit Foundation Inc Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund Dallas, TX | Platt Family Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| FJC New York, NY | Forest-Pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fairfield Theatre Company Inc Fairfield, CT | New chapter in FTC lore | $10,000 |
| The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation Ludlow, VT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leaving a Positive Legacy Inc Lighthouse Pt, FL | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| National Ability Center Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,682,041 | $211,239 | $306,874 | $278,500 | 24 | $295,924 | $78,868 | $131,123 |
| 2023 | $2,777,676 | $-16,282 | $145,291 | $122,950 | 22 | $138,274 | $95,026 | $127,957 |
| 2022 | $2,939,249 | $-194,164 | $104,947 | $82,500 | 22 | $98,674 | $54,980 | $135,503 |
| 2021 | $3,238,360 | $36,754 | $133,633 | $80,000 | 24 | $97,252 | $804,996 | $158,731 |
| 2020 | $3,335,239 | $1,630,497 | $153,159 | $127,400 | 27 | — | $1,312,170 | $34,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Platt Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience describes its work as presenting Louisiana music through exhibits, programming, and educational resources. Son of a Saint says it serves fatherless boys in the New Orleans area through mentorship, emotional support, and life-skills development. Song Summit Foundation says it supports musicians and music enthusiasts through education, wellness programs, and creative expression.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces); nonprofit-sector services (FJC); substance-use-disorder support in Vermont (The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation); and community arts and arts education (Fairfield Theatre Company).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $278,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,500.
Notable grants included $100,000 to The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Inc for general and unrestricted purposes; $25,000 to Son of a Saint for a charitable event; $25,000 to Song Summit Foundation Inc for general and unrestricted purposes; and $20,000 to The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund for the Platt Family Scholarship Fund. Other grants included $15,000 each to FJC for the Forest-Pfeiffer Kidney Match Fund and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces for general and unrestricted purposes, and $10,000 each to Fairfield Theatre Company Inc and The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ben Platt as director and treasurer; Georgiana Platt as director and vice president; Ira Platt as president and director; and Jeremy Platt as director and secretary.
Platt Family Foundation Inc is led by Ira Platt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ira Platt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Platt
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgiana Platt
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Platt
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Platt Family Foundation Inc
How much does Platt Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Platt Family Foundation Inc gave $279K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 22 grants.
What is Platt Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Platt Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $11,604, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Platt Family Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Platt Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Platt Family Foundation Inc's top state is Louisiana, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (15%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (4 grants), Park City, UT (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Westport, CT (2 grants).
Does Platt Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Platt Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (3 grants).
Who are Platt Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Platt Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience Inc ($100,000), Son of a Saint ($25,000) and Song Summit Foundation Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Platt Family Foundation Inc?
Platt Family Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Platt Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience describes its work as presenting Louisiana music through exhibits, programming, and educational resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Platt Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Platt Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Platt Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1979492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Platt Family Foundation Inc 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 October 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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