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Private foundation · EIN 86-1914134

Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation

New York, NY

Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $3.64M in grants and contributions paid across 17 grants, with $108M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Grand Teton National Park Foundation, Yale University Development and Windward School.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Grand Teton National Park FoundationJackson, WYGeneral Charitable Purposes$1,000,000
Yale University DevelopmentNew York, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$800,000
Windward SchoolNew York, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$525,000
Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$500,000
Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, COGeneral Charitable Purposes$250,000
United States Golf AssociationLiberty Corner, NJGeneral Charitable Purposes$150,000
Monterey Peninsula FoundationMonterey, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$110,000
RedfSan Francisco, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$100,000
Village Schools IncWaldwick, NJGeneral Charitable Purposes$75,000
US Ski & Snowboard FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Charitable Purposes$30,000
KcrwSanta Monica, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$25,000
Sankaty Head FoundationNantucket, MAGeneral Charitable Purposes$25,000
CoachartorgLos Angeles, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10,000
Cure Alzheimers FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10,000
Nantucket Yacht Club FoundationNantucket, MAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10,000
The Agnes Irwin SchoolBryn Mawr, PAGeneral Charitable Purposes$10,000
Csnk2a1 FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral Charitable Purposes$7,500

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $3,637,500 in grants and contributions paid (17 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Grand Teton National Park Foundation (WY), $1M, Yale University Development (NY), $800K, Windward School (NY), $525K, Metropolitan Opera Association Inc (NY), $500K and Tipping Point Community (CO), $250K.