Schechter Foundation Inc
Schechter Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports one $500 contribution to a North Carolina organization.
Schechter Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Schechter Foundation Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -95.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -87.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $691,310
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 440 Bayberry Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone: (919) 933-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schechter Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goathouse Refuge ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were all directed to a recipient in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Schechter Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $500 (2024) to $146K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goathouse Refuge Chapel Hill, NC | various | $500 |
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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 | $691,310 | $27,149 | $4,632 | $500 | 1 | $4,632 | $23,193 | $44,869 |
| 2023 | $684,776 | $33,287 | $101,232 | $93,100 | 23 | $101,232 | $26,130 | $42,633 |
| 2022 | $757,574 | $39,293 | $156,061 | $145,960 | 22 | $156,061 | $29,323 | $53,431 |
| 2021 | $873,628 | $84,076 | $118,367 | $112,560 | 40 | $118,367 | $78,269 | $59,927 |
| 2020 | $920,054 | $95,210 | $147,462 | $142,191 | 38 | — | $31,072 | $55,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schechter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grant went to Goathouse Refuge Incorporated, whose mission is to provide refuge and care for cats and place as many as possible in loving homes. That description is the grantee’s, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made one grant totaling $500. The grant went to Goathouse Refuge in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for “various” purposes. The sole grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold MC Schechter as President and Arielle C Schechter as Secretary Treasurer.
Schechter Foundation Inc is led by Arnold MC Schechter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold MC Schechter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arielle C Schechter
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pearl F Schechter (2020) — Vice President
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Schechter Foundation Inc give each year?
Schechter Foundation Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 23 grants.
How large is Schechter Foundation Inc?
Schechter Foundation Inc reported $691K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Schechter Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grant went to Goathouse Refuge Incorporated, whose mission is to provide refuge and care for cats and place as many as possible in loving homes. That description is the grantee’s, not the foundation’s. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schechter Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Schechter Foundation Inc make grants?
The 2024 grant dollars were all directed to a recipient in North Carolina.
What is Schechter Foundation Inc's EIN?
Schechter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1318527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Schechter 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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