1. Directory
  2. Connecticut
  3. Essex
  4. The Platner Family Foundation
EIN 26-3381922

The Platner Family Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Essex
State
Connecticut
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Platner Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Essex, CT. Its purpose is to primarily fund and provide support to various local 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation traditionally holds a major fundraising event for the benefit of these organizations with grantees including Academy At Ocean Reef Inc and others. Last year, the foundation made 10 grants.
Total revenues
$256,170
2023
Total expenses
$226,908
2023
Total assets
$5,168,144
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Platner Family Foundation

The Foundation traditionally holds a major fundraising event for The benefit of various local 501(c)(3) organizations including The Connecticut womens' center of southeastern ct and toys for tots. In addition to raising funds to both of these charitable organizations, it raised awareness of The plight of women and their children when displaed by domestic abuse and violence. No event was held this year, but donations to The charities were made directly from The Foundation to The supported 501(c)(3) organizations.
Interest income
Dividend income

Grants made by The Platner Family Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Palmer Trinity School (PTS)To Provide Funding and Support$60,000
Ocean Reef Medical Center FoundationTo Provide Funding and Support$37,500
Steps to End Domestic ViolenceTo Provide Funding and Support$15,000
...and 7 more grants made

Personnel at The Platner Family Foundation

NameTitle
Steven KarlsonPresident

Financials for The Platner Family Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$35,064
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$221,106
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$256,170

Form 990s for The Platner Family Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-12990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 15, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
January 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
2 Essex Sq Suite 7
Essex, CT 06426
Metro area
Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT
County
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
Phone
(860) 322-4218
IRS details
EIN
26-3381922
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
Free account sign-up

Want updates when The Platner Family Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like The Platner Family Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2025 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy