The Platner Family Foundation Inc
The Platner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Essex, Connecticut. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $230,000 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in Florida and Vermont.
The Platner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Platner Family Foundation Inc gave $230K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,692
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $6,061,780
- +17.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 The Platner 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: 2 Essex Square Suite 7, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 322-4218
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Platner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palmer Trinity Private School Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 63 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (65%) and Vermont (35%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Platner Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 (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 $160K (2020) to $241K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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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 | $6,061,780 | $-54,400 | $273,704 | $230,000 | 13 | $230,000 | $41,875 | $277,146 |
| 2023 | $5,168,144 | $256,170 | $226,908 | $203,500 | 13 | $203,500 | $256,170 | $228,748 |
| 2022 | $3,637,747 | $18,731 | $264,817 | $240,500 | 10 | $240,500 | $32,498 | $204,248 |
| 2021 | $5,451,673 | $293,321 | $209,759 | $185,000 | 15 | $185,000 | $28,820 | $239,902 |
| 2020 | $4,421,626 | $-183,536 | $181,397 | $160,000 | 12 | — | $9,273 | $187,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Platner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $277K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Palmer Trinity School describes its mission as providing a rigorous college-preparatory education grounded in character development, global citizenship, spiritual growth, and service. Steps to End Domestic Violence says it assists people affected by domestic abuse in transitioning to safe, independent lives and promotes justice, equity, and safety. Safeline describes its work as domestic- and sexual-violence response and education services.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in youth boardsports and outdoor equity (Chill Foundation); public education (Ocean Studies Charter School); dolphin-assisted therapy for people with special needs and their families (Island Dolphin Care); housing and supportive services for people who are vulnerable and homeless in South Florida (Camillus House); and group-home care and support for transitions to independent living (Bridge to Hope).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $230,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $12,000. Its largest reported grants included $60,000 to Palmer Trinity Private School Inc and $50,000 to Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Colchester Community Food Shelf, Steps to End Domestic Violence, and VT Works for Women; and $13,000 to Camp Ta Kum Ta.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beverly Platner as president, Amanda Platner as secretary, Brian Platner as owner, and Nicholas Platner as director.
The Platner Family Foundation Inc is led by Beverly Platner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Platner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas Platner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda Platner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Platner
Owner
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 The Platner Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Platner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Platner Family Foundation Inc gave $230K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 13 grants.
What is The Platner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Platner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $17,692, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Platner Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Platner Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Platner Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (3 grants), Burlington, VT (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Platner Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Platner Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Funding and Support" (12 grants).
Who are The Platner Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Platner Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Palmer Trinity Private School Inc ($60,000), Ocean Reef Medical Ctr Foundation ($50,000) and Colchester Community Food Shelf ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Platner Family Foundation Inc?
The Platner Family Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (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 The Platner Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Platner 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 The Platner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Platner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3381922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Platner 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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