George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation
GEORGE AND MARIA TALISSE CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, humanitarian aid, housing, and community support.
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation gave $129K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,250
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,750
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,115,131
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (16 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7014 Oakmont Pkwy, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 591-0274
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($12K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 186 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 34% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 19% to New York, 8% to Tennessee, and 5% each to Texas and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 47 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $12,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Naples, FL | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army Naples, FL | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| Catholic Faith Appeal Venice, FL | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Venic Venice, FL | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Grand Almoners Fund Lexington, MA | To Further Org. Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,115,131 | $371,802 | $132,250 | $129,250 | 47 | $130,750 | $70,302 | $129,398 |
| 2024 | $1,885,055 | $253,146 | $116,455 | $112,000 | 38 | $113,750 | $51,396 | $120,639 |
| 2023 | $1,741,863 | $517,680 | $97,878 | $93,000 | 31 | $94,627 | $106,790 | $90,514 |
| 2022 | $1,325,064 | $383,383 | $94,550 | $91,400 | 38 | $92,975 | $38,972 | $72,210 |
| 2021 | $1,342,803 | $503,025 | $94,251 | $90,100 | 32 | $91,675 | $19,878 | $76,691 |
| 2020 | $1,061,327 | $259,961 | $53,750 | $48,500 | 22 | — | $14,758 | $47,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied charitable activities. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Operation Smile says it provides surgery for people with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other surgical conditions, and supports medical education and health-system strengthening. St. Matthews House describes its work as supporting people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction in Southwest Florida. Other 2025 grantees include Shriners Children’s, Guadalupe Center, Catholic Medical Mission Board, Feed the Hungry, and MAP International.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $129,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $12,000 to Doctors Without Borders; $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $7,500 to Habitat for Humanity in Naples; and $6,000 each to Operation Smile and The Salvation Army in Naples. Other grants included $5,000 each to Catholic Faith Appeal, Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Mercy Ships, Grand Almoners Fund, and St. Matthews House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George G. Talisse and Maria E. Talisse as “Grantor and,” and George E. Talisse, Charles A. Talisse, and Carol E. Talisse as trustees.
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol E. Talisse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Talisse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George E. Talisse
Grantor & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria E. Talisse
Grantor
Grantor & Trustee → Grantor, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation
How much does George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation give each year?
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation gave $129K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 38 grants.
What is George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,750, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation give grants?
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Venice, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($12,000), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($10,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation?
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied charitable activities. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's EIN?
George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3997169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does George and Maria Talisse Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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