Tully & Michele Plessser Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6154226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$63K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$1,200
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $4,200.
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
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weitzmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| St Jude | New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General | $4,800 |
| Charity Golf Today | New York, NY | General | $4,200 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $4,200 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | General | $3,000 |
| Hope for Warriors | Springfield, VA | General | $3,000 |
| US Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Food Bank NYC | New York, NY | General | $1,200 |
| Give Well | Oakland, CA | General | $1,200 |
| Peconic Trust | Southhampton, NY | General | $1,200 |
| Save the Musicorg | New York, NY | General | $1,200 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel | Woodmere, NY | General | $1,058 |
| St Thomas Animal Shelter | Ontario, CA | General | $600 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | General | $500 |
| NY Public Radio Wnyc | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Operation Restore Sight | New York, NY | General | $250 |
| Central Park Conservatory | New York, NY | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,508 | 22 |
| 2024 | $65,740 | 21 |
| 2023 | $65,954 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621189349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6154226
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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