The Roger Rechler Foundation
The Roger Rechler Foundation is a private foundation based in Mill Neck, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $75,000 through 11 grants to charitable organizations, all located in New York.
The Roger Rechler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roger Rechler Foundation gave $75K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,818
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $126,416
- -38.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roger Rechler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Evelyn Rechler 107 Horseshoe Road, Mill Neck, NY 11765
Phone: (631) 414-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roger Rechler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Simchat Halev ($20K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The listed recipients are in Nassau County and elsewhere on Long Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Roger Rechler Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 840% 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 $44K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simchat Halev Syosset, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Island Harvest Mineola, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Long Island Childrens Museum Garden City, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club Glen Cove, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planting Fields Foundation Oyster Bay, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Caumsett Foundation Lloyd Harbor, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Cradle of Aviation Museum Garden City, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Nassau County Museum of Art Roslyn Harbor, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens Old Westbury, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $126,416 | $19 | $80,073 | $75,000 | 11 | $80,073 | $19 | $9,532 |
| 2023 | $206,470 | $100,021 | $61,387 | $55,000 | 10 | $55,675 | $21 | $10,660 |
| 2022 | $167,836 | $50,019 | $68,400 | $65,000 | 11 | $68,340 | — | $9,377 |
| 2021 | $186,217 | $19 | $3,111 | — | — | $3,051 | — | $9,314 |
| 2020 | $189,309 | $23 | $46,410 | $43,500 | 9 | — | — | $11,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roger Rechler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger and food waste, serving children and young people, supporting education and the arts, and preserving historic and natural sites. For example, Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island, while the Long Island Children’s Museum describes its work as connecting children and caregivers to wonder, imagination, and exploration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $75,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grant was $20,000 to Simchat HaLev for general support. It also gave $10,000 each to Island Harvest and Long Island Cares for general support, and $10,000 to the Long Island Children’s Museum for education. Other 2024 recipients included Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club ($5,000), Planting Fields Foundation ($5,000), Caumsett Foundation ($3,000), Cradle of Aviation Museum ($3,000), Nassau County Museum of Art ($3,000), Old Westbury Gardens ($3,000), and The Safe Center LI ($3,000).
The grantees’ stated missions reflect varied work. Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club says it provides a safe and caring environment to help young people realize their potential. Planting Fields Foundation describes stewardship of the site’s built and natural environment as a public center of learning and life. Caumsett Foundation says it supports and enhances Caumsett Historic State Park through education, recreation, preservation, and conservation. Nassau County Museum of Art says it promotes appreciation and understanding of fine art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Evelyn Rechler as president, Gregg Rechler as vice president, Scott Rechler as secretary, and Todd Rechler as treasurer.
The Roger Rechler Foundation is led by Evelyn Rechler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Evelyn Rechler
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Rechler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rechler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Rechler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 The Roger Rechler Foundation
How much does The Roger Rechler Foundation give each year?
The Roger Rechler Foundation gave $75K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 10 grants.
What is The Roger Rechler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roger Rechler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,818, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roger Rechler Foundation give grants?
The Roger Rechler Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Garden City, NY (2 grants).
Does The Roger Rechler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Roger Rechler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Roger Rechler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roger Rechler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Simchat Halev ($20,000), Island Harvest ($10,000) and Long Island Cares ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roger Rechler Foundation?
The Roger Rechler Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roger Rechler Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger and food waste, serving children and young people, supporting education and the arts, and preserving historic and natural sites. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roger Rechler Foundation?
The foundation 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 Roger Rechler Foundation's EIN?
The Roger Rechler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3442610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Roger 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Roger Rechler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roger-rechler-foundation-morg_8d7b7a2b39084edfbfb0300adf76b32b
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