The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation is a private foundation based in Plainview, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $157,480 to charitable organizations.
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,480
- +116.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,499
- +44.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,271,558
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation
- 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: 85 South Service Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: (631) 414-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Museum of Contemporary Art ($28K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 87 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 24% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2024) to $307K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Museum of Contemporary Art New York, NY | Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology New York, NY | Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boca International Jewish Film Festival Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Blood Cancer United New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Head Injury Association Hauppauge, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Jewish Congress Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,250 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,271,558 | $95,836 | $159,464 | $157,480 | 15 | $157,730 | $95,836 | $110,155 |
| 2024 | $2,256,807 | $113,051 | $81,722 | $72,750 | 10 | $76,772 | $101,733 | $109,709 |
| 2023 | $2,162,133 | $101,710 | $156,551 | $146,650 | 18 | $150,650 | $90,460 | $107,593 |
| 2022 | $2,265,214 | $112,671 | $246,153 | $237,900 | 21 | $241,901 | $95,670 | $115,841 |
| 2021 | $2,533,524 | $45,089 | $314,472 | $307,050 | 23 | $310,721 | $34,574 | $128,031 |
| 2020 | $2,665,496 | $45,448 | $182,331 | $173,875 | 25 | — | $35,183 | $132,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, health-related organizations, and Jewish and anti-hate organizations. These examples describe the recipients, not the foundation’s own stated mission.
For example, Northwell Health Foundation says it helps donors support efforts that include serving underserved and uninsured people, advancing medical technology and research, and supporting facilities and programs. Head Injury Association says it provides services to people with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury survivors. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $157,480. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $27,500, with a median of $7,500. Larger grants included $27,500 to the New Museum of Contemporary Art, $27,000 to the American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology, $20,000 to Northwell Health Foundation, $18,000 to Boca International Jewish Film Festival, and $15,000 each to Blood Cancer United and Head Injury Association. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation, $7,500 to World Jewish Congress, $5,250 to the Anti-Defamation League, and $5,000 each to Ballet Theatre Foundation and Children’s Medical Fund of New York. Birthright Israel Foundation received $180.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Rechler as director and Mitchell Rechler as treasurer.
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Rechler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Rechler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation
How much does The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation give each year?
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 10 grants.
What is The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,499, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation give grants?
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and New Hyde Park, NY (2 grants).
Does The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New Museum of Contemporary Art ($27,500), American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology ($27,000) and Northwell Health Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation?
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, health-related organizations, and Jewish and anti-hate organizations. These examples describe the recipients, not the foundation’s own stated mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation?
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 The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's EIN?
The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3430161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Judith and Donald Rechler Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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