Jeffrey S Pechter
Jeffrey S Pechter is a private foundation, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $942K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $330K.
Jeffrey S Pechter at a glance
In short: Jeffrey S Pechter gave $330K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,000
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,000
- +53.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $941,919
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jeffrey S Pechter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspen Film ($125K). Together the top 5 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 40 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jeffrey S Pechter gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2020) to $430K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Film Aspen, CA | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Zeno Mountain Farm Lincoln, VT | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Living Through Giving Foundation the Charlie Fund Project Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Film Independent Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $941,919 | $500,000 | $332,842 | $330,000 | 5 | $330,000 | $30,626 |
| 2023 | $774,761 | — | $434,192 | $430,000 | 10 | $430,000 | $51,054 |
| 2022 | $1,208,953 | $1,250,000 | $401,465 | $400,000 | 12 | $401,465 | $7,581 |
| 2021 | $190,418 | — | $388,822 | $382,500 | 7 | $388,822 | $23,315 |
| 2020 | $579,240 | $704,929 | $185,381 | $172,500 | 6 | — | $1,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeffrey S Pechter reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jeffrey S Pechter is led by Jeffrey S. Pechter, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey S. Pechter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jeffrey S Pechter
How much does Jeffrey S Pechter give each year?
Jeffrey S Pechter gave $330K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $430K across 10 grants.
What is Jeffrey S Pechter's typical grant size?
Jeffrey S Pechter's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $66,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeffrey S Pechter give grants?
Jeffrey S Pechter gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Jeffrey S Pechter give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jeffrey S Pechter's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeffrey S Pechter's largest grantees?
Jeffrey S Pechter's largest 2024 grantees include Aspen Film ($125,000), Zeno Mountain Farm ($125,000) and Living Through Giving Foundation the Charlie Fund Project ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeffrey S Pechter?
Jeffrey S Pechter reported $942K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jeffrey S Pechter's EIN?
Jeffrey S Pechter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4281469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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