The Plesser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Plesser Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,508 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $15,000. 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$62,508
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $65,740 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,954 | 23 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $65,740 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $62,508 | 22 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Plesser 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 The Plesser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $600 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $50,008 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for the Weitzmann Institute of Science | General | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $6,000 |
| St Jude | General | $6,000 |
| ASPCA | General | $4,800 |
| Charity Golf Today | General | $4,200 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | General | $4,200 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $3,000 |
| Hope for Warriors | General | $3,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | General | $3,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Food Bank NYC | General | $1,200 |
| Give Well | General | $1,200 |
| Peconic Trust | General | $1,200 |
| Save the Musicorg | General | $1,200 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel | General | $1,058 |
| St Thomas Animal Shelter | General | $600 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General | $500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General | $500 |
| Ny Public Radio Wnyc | General | $500 |
| Operation Restore Sight | General | $250 |
| Central Park Conservatory | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Plesser
Questions people ask
Does The Plesser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Plesser Foundation give?
$62,508 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs The Plesser Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stuart Plesser (President).
What does The Plesser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and international.