Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 9 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 13 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 13 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Joe Plumeri 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.
What Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Florida | 4 | $129,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William and Mary College | General support | $1.3 million |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General support | $1.0 million |
| Icahn School of Medicine | General support | $300,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General support | $250,000 |
| William and Mary College | General support | $200,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Peconic Hockey Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Intrepid Museum Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Ibg Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Jack Strong Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | General support | $9,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph J Plumeri
- Susan E Plumeri
- Lewis Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph J Plumeri (President), Susan E Plumeri (Vice President) and Lewis Eisenberg (Director).
What does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.