Private foundation · EIN 27-1517424 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Laffont Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $8.3M total, median $100K. 50% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$8.3M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in NY
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$206M

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harlem Children's ZoneNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$2.0M
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIGeneral charitable purposes$1.0M
Grand Teton National Park FoundationJackson, WYGeneral charitable purposes$1.0M
The Rockefeller UniversityNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$1.0M
Mary's MealsBloomfield, NJGeneral charitable purposes$667K
Saint David's SchoolNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$600K
Metropolitan Opera AssociationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$500K
The Stronghold FundPortland, ORGeneral charitable purposes$300K
Johnny Mac Tennis ProjectNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$250K
Jumpstart Young ChildrenNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$125K
Inner-City ScholarshipNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$100K
National Fish & Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$100K
New York City Police FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Third Option FoundationReston, VAGeneral charitable purposes$100K
Cook InletkeeperHomer, AKGeneral charitable purposes$75K
New Ventures Fund (salmon State)Juneau, AKGeneral charitable purposes$75K
American Repertory TheaterCambridge, MAGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Lake Agawam Conservancy IncSouthampton, NYGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Mentor LtdNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$50K
On Course FoundationOrlando, FLGeneral charitable purposes$50K
Coalition for Susitna Dam AlternativesTalkeetna, AKGeneral charitable purposes$45K
Citymeals on WheelsNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$35K
Masters Tournament FoundationAugusta, GAGeneral charitable purposes$35K
James B Lee Jr Scholarship FundSouthampton, NYGeneral charitable purposes$10K

By state: New York 12 · Rhode Island 1 · Wyoming 1 · New Jersey 1 · Oregon 1 · Alaska 3

About this foundation

Laffont Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Coatue Management, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Laffont Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Laffont Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.3M across 24 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Laffont Family Foundation give?

New York (12 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), Wyoming (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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