Robert and Catherine Platt Family
The Robert and Catherine Platt Family is a private foundation based in Elmhurst, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $122,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Illinois and several other states.
Robert and Catherine Platt Family at a glance
In short: Robert and Catherine Platt Family gave $123K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,500
- +12150.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +775.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $738,403
- -65.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert and Catherine Platt Family
- 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: 226 S Kenmore Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126-3520
Phone: (630) 215-3930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Catherine Platt Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia ($30K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Illinois, which received 64% of the total. Minnesota received 8%, Virginia 7%, Washington, DC 7%, and Wisconsin 4%. Grants also went to organizations in Florida and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert and Catherine Platt Family gives
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $30,000 |
| University of St Mary of the Lake Mundelein, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | In Support of Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| St Angela Grade School Chicago, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Article 3 Foundation Alexandria, VA | In Support of Organization's Mission | $8,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | In Support of Organization's Mission | $8,000 |
| Visitation School - the Frank Cooney Project Elmhurst, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $7,500 |
| Immaculate Conception Church Elmhurst, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| Rosary College Prep Aurora, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| St James the Less Academy Mukwonago, WI | In Support of Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $738,403 | $49,931 | $137,813 | $122,500 | 14 | $123,035 | $40,108 | $110,106 |
| 2024 | $2,153,420 | $2,054,872 | $1,452 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $4,298 | $13,259 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $40 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Catherine Platt Family reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for schools, churches, and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Feed My Starving Children describes its mission as feeding children who are hungry in body and spirit and working to eliminate child starvation worldwide. Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $122,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $6,250. Notable awards included $30,000 to Misericordia, $20,000 to University of St. Mary of the Lake, $10,000 each to Feed My Starving Children and St. Angela Grade School, and $8,000 each to Article 3 Foundation and Judicial Watch. The listed grant purposes were “in support of organization's mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Platt and Catherine Platt as trustees.
Robert and Catherine Platt Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Platt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Platt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Robert and Catherine Platt Family
How much does Robert and Catherine Platt Family give each year?
Robert and Catherine Platt Family gave $123K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Robert and Catherine Platt Family's typical grant size?
Robert and Catherine Platt Family's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $8,750, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Catherine Platt Family give grants?
Robert and Catherine Platt Family gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (8%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Elmhurst, IL (2 grants).
Does Robert and Catherine Platt Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Catherine Platt Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In Support of Organization's Mission" (14 grants).
Who are Robert and Catherine Platt Family's largest grantees?
Robert and Catherine Platt Family's largest 2025 grantees include Misericordia ($30,000), University of St Mary of the Lake ($20,000) and Feed My Starving Children ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Catherine Platt Family?
Robert and Catherine Platt Family reported $738K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Catherine Platt Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Catherine Platt Family?
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 Robert and Catherine Platt Family's EIN?
Robert and Catherine Platt Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-6118102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Robert and Catherine Platt 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Robert and Catherine Platt Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-and-catherine-platt-family-morg_453135b3ee51484899c8b9d898635faa
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