PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
57-1144326
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE is a 501(c)3 grantmaker that paid $160K across 10 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$1.2M
38%

BROADWAY CARESEQUITY FIGHTS AIDS INC
New York, NY
$175K
6%

Tectonic Theater Project Inc
New York, NY
$130K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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- 33 grantees
- 1 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE?
No. PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE give?
PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE make each year?
In 2024, PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $97 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE fund recently?
In 2024, PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, BROADWAY CARESEQUITY FIGHTS AIDS INC, and Tectonic Theater Project Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE?
PURPLE PLUME FOUNDATION C/O BARBARA WHITMAN TRUSTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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