Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal-rescue groups and an organization supporting educational initiatives in Israel.
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc gave $53K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,000
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,077
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $189,008
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Rt 46 East A03, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Phone: (973) 586-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Potcake Place Rescue ($14K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 9% to Texas, 7% to Florida, 5% to Alabama, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Potcake Place Rescue Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $13,500 |
| Barks Inc Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dallas Cat Lady Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Purpose Charity | $7,500 |
| Angelitos Sanctuario Laredo, TX | General Charitalbe Purpose | $5,000 |
| Eleventh Hour Rescue Dover, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| JH Israel Birmingham, AL | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Commcats of Palm Coast Palm Coast, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Abaco Shelter Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Animal Asia Foundation USA Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Twisted Cats Inc Mountain Lakes, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,008 | $126,565 | $53,173 | $53,000 | 13 | $53,000 | $126,392 | $38,607 |
| 2023 | $115,616 | $42,349 | $29,293 | $28,100 | 8 | $28,100 | $42,156 | $37,546 |
| 2022 | $102,560 | $32,623 | $42,796 | $41,600 | 6 | $41,600 | $32,427 | $38,473 |
| 2021 | $112,733 | $21,428 | $31,561 | $31,350 | 4 | $31,350 | $21,428 | $36,480 |
| 2020 | $122,866 | $15,369 | $28,198 | $27,455 | 2 | — | $15,369 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included animal-rescue and animal-welfare organizations, as well as JH ISRAEL. JH ISRAEL describes its mission as collaborating with Israeli leaders on innovative educational initiatives using a biblical, values-based curriculum to affect Israel’s next generation of leaders. Angelitos Sanctuario describes rescuing dogs, donkeys, and other animals in Mexico’s Central Highlands, adopting out animals suited for adoption, and providing permanent homes for those that are unadoptable or severely handicapped.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $53,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,500, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $13,500 to Potcake Place Rescue, $10,000 to Barks Inc, $7,500 to Dallas Cat Lady, $5,000 to Angelitos Sanctuario, and $5,000 to Eleventh Hour Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Schechter, Daniel Culnen, Leonard Witman, and Savannah Schechter as trustees.
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Culnen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Witman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Schechter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Savannah Schechter
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 Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc gave $53K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 8 grants.
What is Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,077, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mountain Lakes, NJ (6 grants).
Does Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Potcake Place Rescue ($13,500), Barks Inc ($10,000) and Dallas Cat Lady ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc?
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc reported $189K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included animal-rescue and animal-welfare organizations, as well as JH ISRAEL. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3555628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schechter Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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