The Tessler Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-3160368 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$664K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $170,050.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | General | $200,000 |
| Whitney Museum | New York, NY | General | $194,051 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | General | $170,050 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Southampton, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton | East Hampton, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Canyon NY Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Denniston Hill Corp | Glen Wild, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Center for Art Research and Alliances Inc | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Partnership for Public Service Inc | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $664,101 | 10 |
| 2024 | $1,118,629 | 14 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101983
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3160368
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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