Lissy Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lissy Family Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $492,379 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $515 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$492,379
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$515
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $811,816 the year before.
68% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $939,878 | 33 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $811,816 | 27 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $492,379 | 31 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Lissy Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lissy Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 21 | $390,089 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $95,000 |
| New York | 4 | $5,887 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $260 |
| Texas | 1 | $259 |
| Michigan | 1 | $209 |
| California | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | For operating support | $200,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropy | For operating support | $135,000 |
| Wake Forest University | For operating support | $95,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School | For operating support | $10,497 |
| Bright Horizons Foundation for Children | For operating support | $10,000 |
| Coalition for Healthy Democracy | For operating support | $10,000 |
| One Company Fund | For operating support | $10,000 |
| The Immigrant Learning Center | For operating support | $6,113 |
| Ithaca University | For operating support | $5,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund | For operating support | $2,000 |
| Metro West Community Foundation | For operating support | $1,080 |
| Golf Fights Cancer | For operating support | $1,049 |
| Actblue - Giffords Pac | For operating support | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | For operating support | $592 |
| Ouimetorg | For operating support | $531 |
| Birthday Wishes | For operating support | $515 |
| Boston Bullpen Project | For operating support | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | For operating support | $500 |
| US Challenge Cup | For operating support | $500 |
| Paula Damoura | For operating support | $375 |
| Dana Farber Jimmy Fund | For operating support | $268 |
| Jo Moorestown NJ | For operating support | $260 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | For operating support | $259 |
| Rodman for Kids | For operating support | $256 |
| Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | For operating support | $209 |
| Jewish Communal Fund of New York | For operating support | $207 |
| Help Bring Them Home - Israel | For operating support | $180 |
| Gofundmeorg | For operating support | $175 |
| Falmouth Road Race | For operating support | $110 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | For operating support | $103 |
| Comm Firefighter Association | For operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David Lissy
- Suzanne Lissy
Questions people ask
Does Lissy Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lissy Family Foundation give?
$492,379 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $515.
Who runs Lissy Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Lissy (Trustee) and Suzanne Lissy (Trustee).
What does Lissy Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.