Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter is a private foundation based in Hollywood, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports three grants totaling $185,000, including support for organizations working in areas such as sustainable economies and government ethics.
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter at a glance
In short: Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter gave $185K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,000
- -85.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,667
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,448,330
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter
- 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: 3900 Hollywood Blvd Ph-N, Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 923-6778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sustainable Economies Law Center ($100K). Together the top 3 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 40 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 27% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 198% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2025) to $1.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Economies Law Center Oakland, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $100,000 |
| Citizens for Ethics in Washington Washington, DC | Unrestricted Donation | $50,000 |
| Tide Fdtn - CNTR for WRKING Family Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $35,000 |
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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 | $3,448,330 | $1,017,940 | $569,623 | $185,000 | 3 | $527,138 | $789,432 | $266,728 |
| 2024 | $3,000,013 | $722,632 | $1,570,191 | $1,275,000 | 10 | $1,538,070 | $673,926 | $284,998 |
| 2023 | $3,847,572 | $795,113 | $758,839 | $625,000 | 8 | $717,964 | $332,651 | $293,173 |
| 2022 | $3,811,310 | $766,897 | $1,429,465 | $1,311,742 | 11 | $1,398,665 | $736,097 | $213,005 |
| 2021 | $4,473,878 | $355,417 | $962,665 | $909,500 | 8 | — | $320,941 | $366,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter reported a distributable amount of $267K 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 available information does not state the foundation’s mission. One organization it supported in 2025, Sustainable Economies Law Center, describes its mission as providing legal services, research, education, and advocacy to help communities build sustainable sources of food, water, housing, energy, jobs, and other elements of thriving communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made three grants totaling $185,000. Grants ranged from $35,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to Sustainable Economies Law Center, $50,000 to Citizens for Ethics in Washington, and $35,000 to Tide Foundation – Center for Working Family. Each was listed as an unrestricted donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurie Schecter, Julie Schecter, and Will Hapgood as trustees.
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Schecter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laurie Schecter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Will Hapgood
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter
How much does Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter give each year?
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter gave $185K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
What is Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter's typical grant size?
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $61,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter give grants?
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (27%).
Does Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter?
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $527K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter?
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 Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter's EIN?
Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2185762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Shift FKA Aaron & Martha Schecter 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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