Teeem Inc
Teeem Inc is a private foundation listed in its IRS filing as based in New York, New York. TEEEM’s website describes work that connects schools with underserved communities and equips students to contribute to social change; its Foundation page describes a Community Impact Grant Program for nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Teeem Inc at a glance
In short: Teeem Inc gave $13K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $740.824), mostly in New Jersey. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,594
- -38.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $741
- -49.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $100,292
- +1291.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Teeem Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The website lists an application window of August 17–November 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists an application window of August 17–November 1, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 365 West 20Th Street 8E, New York, NY 10011-3357
Phone: (973) 808-9500
Website: https://teeem.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Teeem Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Spirit ($3K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($3,825), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes work with schools and communities worldwide and says schools can participate regardless of location. In the 2024 filing, grant dollars went mainly to New Jersey recipients (67%) and South Dakota recipients (24%), with 6% to New York and 3% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Teeem Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $377; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $285 first-time, $825 repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $13K (2024) to $122K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Spirit Rapid City, SD | Sustaining Contribution | $3,085 |
| New Milford High School Student Activity Fund New Milford, NJ | Academic/Education | $2,050 |
| Montclair High School Montclair, NJ | Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs | $920 |
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,825 |
| Nyrr New York, NY | Transform Health and Well-Being for Communities | $722 |
| Ridgewood High School Ridgewood, NJ | Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs | $650 |
| Stevens Cooperative School Hoboken, NJ | Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs | $500 |
| Moscow Middle School Moscow, ID | Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs | $351 |
| The Village School Waldwick, NJ | Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs | $218 |
| Palisades Park Palisades Park, NJ | Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs | $150 |
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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 | $100,292 | $813,471 | $720,389 | $12,594 | 17 | $649,609 | — | $1,999 |
| 2023 | $7,210 | $256,675 | $264,786 | $20,536 | 14 | $240,361 | — | $930 |
| 2022 | $15,321 | $28,663 | $268,708 | $99,223 | 9 | $305,920 | — | $4,605 |
| 2021 | $255,366 | $186,001 | $166,554 | $59,961 | 5 | $155,894 | — | $13,104 |
| 2020 | $235,919 | $227,200 | $182,801 | $122,016 | 8 | — | $14,122 | $4,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Teeem Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
TEEEM’s stated mission is to partner schools with underserved communities worldwide while equipping young people to drive meaningful change. Its website describes focus areas for the Community Impact Grant Program that include education and youth development, health and essential needs, equality and empowerment, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, community infrastructure, and sustainable community impact.
The website says the program seeks nonprofit and charitable organizations with community-centered approaches and sustainable, measurable impact. Examples among 2024 grantees include ONE SPIRIT, which says it works to preserve and revitalize Lakota culture, language, and self-sufficiency while meeting families’ basic needs; Stevens Cooperative School, which says it fosters curiosity, compassion, and confidence in students; and The Village School, which says it nurtures a lifelong love of learning and develops responsible global citizens.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $12,594. Individual grants ranged from $123 to $3,085, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $3,085 to ONE SPIRIT, $2,050 to New Milford High School Student Activity Fund, $920 to Montclair High School, and $825 to Millburn High School Student Activities. The filing also lists several $500 scholarships to individual recipients.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes Community Impact Grant awards in tiers of $5,000–$10,000, $10,000–$20,000, and $20,000–$30,000, while noting that requests outside those ranges may also be considered and awards may be partial. These website program details appear alongside the filing’s preselection policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jarret Schecter as president, Marvin Schecter as treasurer, and Darrow Schecter as VP/secretary. TEEEM’s website identifies Jarret Schecter as founder and president.
Teeem Inc is led by Jarret Schecter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jarret Schecter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Darrow Schecter
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marvin Schecter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Teeem Inc
How much does Teeem Inc give each year?
Teeem Inc gave $13K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 14 grants.
What is Teeem Inc's typical grant size?
Teeem Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $741, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Teeem Inc that year got $377 on average.
Where does Teeem Inc give grants?
Teeem Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Dakota (24%) and New York (6%).
Does Teeem Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Teeem Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Develop School - Foreign Poverty Relief Programs" (7 grants) and "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Teeem Inc's largest grantees?
Teeem Inc's largest 2024 grantees include One Spirit ($3,085), New Milford High School Student Activity Fund ($2,050) and Montclair High School ($920), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($3,825), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Teeem Inc?
Teeem Inc reported $100K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $650K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Teeem Inc fund?
TEEEM’s stated mission is to partner schools with underserved communities worldwide while equipping young people to drive meaningful change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Teeem Inc?
Teeem Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check teeem.org for any change to that policy.
What is Teeem Inc's EIN?
Teeem Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0255583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Teeem 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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