PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION supports higher education and arts organizations in New York, providing unrestricted grants to institutions like Columbia University and various arts groups.
PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION has 60 grants on file funding 25 organizations. Giving increased from $96,550 in 2024 to $160,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $3,747,942.
Total Assets
$3,747,942
Grants (Last Year)
$160,000
Total Grants on File
60
Recipients Funded
25
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 15 | $10,667 |
| 2024 | $96,550 | 13 | $7,427 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 13 | $7,231 |
| 2022 | $581,000 | 11 | $52,818 |
| 2021 | $1,331,840 | 8 | $166,480 |
Top Grant Recipients
NEW YORK, NY
JENKINTOWN, PA
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
BROOKLYN, NY
New York, NY
NEW YORK, NY
PASADENA, CA
NEW YORK, NY
Showing top 10 of 60 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 13 filing years)
BARBARA WHITMAN
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 13 years, spanning 2012 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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