The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. In 2024, it made charitable contributions to 10 organizations, including Jewish, educational, disability-services, and animal-welfare organizations.
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family at a glance
In short: The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,195,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,500
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $9,438,289
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family
- 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 Jericho Quadrangle 220, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 931-5300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Society for Technion ($920K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 58 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (90%), Florida (7%), Illinois (2%), Connecticut (1%), and the District of Columbia (1%), as reported by the foundation. The listed recipients included organizations in New York and Florida as well as one each in Illinois, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $131K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of 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 $505K (2020) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Technion New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $920,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $60,000 |
| Morselife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York Syosset, NY | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Equus Foundation Westport, CT | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,438,289 | $794,647 | $1,223,456 | $1,195,000 | 10 | $1,195,000 | $781,221 | $544,677 |
| 2023 | $9,867,098 | $850,680 | $1,256,808 | $1,230,750 | 10 | $1,230,750 | $841,110 | $534,620 |
| 2022 | $10,273,226 | $898,847 | $1,194,132 | $1,180,000 | 10 | $1,180,000 | $898,438 | $584,429 |
| 2021 | $10,568,511 | $693,929 | $1,226,574 | $1,216,000 | 12 | $1,216,000 | $690,799 | $673,467 |
| 2020 | $11,101,156 | $366,987 | $509,801 | $505,000 | 16 | — | $404,251 | $618,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family reported a distributable amount of $545K 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 support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, Morselife Foundation says its mission is to support related tax-exempt organizations that enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. The American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind says it provides guide and service dogs to people with disabilities, while the Equus Foundation says its mission is to protect America’s horses and strengthen the horse-human bond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,195,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $920,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards were $920,000 to the American Society for Technion and $60,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces. Other grants included $50,000 to Morselife Foundation, $35,000 to UJA Federation of New York, and $30,000 each to the American Jewish Committee and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bennett Rechler as treasurer, and Hannah Rabinowitz and Yvetta Rechler-Newman as directors.
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Rabinowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvetta Rechler-Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Rechler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beverley Rechler (2020) — Secretary · Filing note: Deceased 81820
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 The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family
How much does The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family give each year?
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 10 grants.
What is The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's typical grant size?
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $119,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family give grants?
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's largest grantees?
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Society for Technion ($920,000), Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($60,000) and Morselife Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family?
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $545K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, Morselife Foundation says its mission is to support related tax-exempt organizations that enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family?
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 Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's EIN?
The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2828631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morton & Beverley Rechler Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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