Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. It makes contributions to charitable organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; its 2024 filing states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $247K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,214,500
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $247,269
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,071,514
- -41.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc
- 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: Co Graypoint 4 Tower Place 1001, Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was William and Mary College ($1.4M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 48 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 45% to Virginia, 4% to Florida, and less than 1% to West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2021) to $3.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William and Mary College Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $1,250,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | General Support | $300,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| William and Mary College Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Peconic Hockey Foundation Inc Calverton, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Intrepid Museum Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| IBG Foundation Inc Albany, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Inc Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,071,514 | $1,122,991 | $3,243,834 | $3,214,500 | 13 | $3,218,230 | $1,097,387 | $244,105 |
| 2024 | $5,206,093 | $418,303 | $2,710,381 | $2,599,000 | 13 | $2,606,750 | $379,829 | $368,369 |
| 2023 | $7,507,313 | $2,068,843 | $2,098,305 | $2,039,086 | 9 | $2,041,836 | $2,032,374 | $137,064 |
| 2022 | $7,709,980 | $2,311,895 | $2,202,271 | $2,150,000 | 5 | $2,161,000 | $1,540,424 | $430,822 |
| 2021 | $7,598,120 | $386,924 | $1,914,866 | $1,874,206 | 8 | $1,876,206 | $345,764 | $530,491 |
| 2020 | $9,124,340 | $8,276,069 | $2,871,082 | $2,835,001 | 12 | — | $140,897 | $498,655 |
| 2019 | $3,748,857 | $615,100 | $2,951,742 | $2,922,502 | 1 | — | $586,110 | $297,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting other charitable organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3). Its 2025 grants included educational, medical, cultural, community, and senior-living organizations. For example, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity describes its work as addressing educational and career opportunity gaps, while the Intrepid Museum Foundation describes its mission as promoting awareness and understanding of history, science, and service. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $3,214,500. Grants ranged from $9,500 to $1,250,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest listed awards were $1,250,000 to William and Mary College and $1,000,000 to Sponsors for Educational Opportunity. Other listed grants included $300,000 to Icahn School of Medicine, $250,000 to Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, and $200,000 to William and Mary College. All listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph J Plumeri as president, Susan E Plumeri as vice president, and Lewis Eisenberg as director.
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc is led by Joseph J. Plumeri, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph J. Plumeri
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Eisenberg
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Plumeri
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc
How much does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc give each year?
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 13 grants.
What is Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $247,269, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc give grants?
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Williamsburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include William and Mary College ($1,450,000 across 2 grants), Sponsors for Educational Opportunity ($1,250,000 across 2 grants) and Icahn School of Medicine ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc?
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting other charitable organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3). Its 2025 grants included educational, medical, cultural, community, and senior-living organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc?
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 Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1126619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joe Plumeri Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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