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Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Matinecock, New York · EIN 202614557

Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Matinecock, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,150 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,0002$128,034
2024$16,0003$112,047
2025$2,1505$112,347

How to apply

Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York4$2,050
New Jersey1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Parsons Dance
New York, NY
General support$1,000
The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Brookville, NY
General support$750
Brookville Police
Brookville, NY
General support$200
Isc
Hamilton, NJ
General support$100
Matinecock Neighborhood Association
Locust Valley, NY
General support$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc give?

$2,150 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $200.

Who runs Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Peter S Tilles (Pres & Director), Doris M Tilles (Treas & Director), Diana L Plotnitzky (V.P. & Director) and Brenda Wilensky (Secy & Director).

What does Doris M & Peter S Tilles Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and community development.

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