The Schechter Family Foundation
There are multiple Schechter family foundations operating as separate 501(c)(3) organizations. The primary entities identified are:
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$130K
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$229K
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
34
+36.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-32.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Howard And Lynne Schechter Family Foundation Inc is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, and other public benefit purposes, with a focus on Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking.
Schechter Foundation / Schechter David Ttee primarily funds general support for nonprofit organizations.
Schechter Family Foundation (Philadelphia) is classified as a Private Grantmaking Foundation.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Howard And Lynne Schechter Family Foundation Inc: Delray Beach, Florida
- Schechter Foundation / Schechter David Ttee: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- Schechter Family Foundation: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Foundation | Location | Assets | Annual Revenue | Annual Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard And Lynne Schechter Family Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | $2.39M (2024) | $369K (2024) | $46.7K (2024) |
| Schechter Foundation / Schechter David Ttee | Chestnut Hill, MA | $1.82M (2024) | $37.7K (2024) | $27.9K (2024) |
| Schechter Family Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $1.59M (2024) | $83.2K (2024) | $115K (2024) |
All three foundations maintain tax-exempt status and file annual Form 990-PF returns with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $129,944 | $129,050 | $141,414 |
| Revenue | $326,489 | $195,990 | $88,178 |
| Expenses | $242,273 | $260,521 | $172,112 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $228,544 | $248,256 | $159,488 |
| Net Investment Income | $210,474 | $184,497 | $76,666 |
| Distributable Amount | $32,467 | $33,535 | $41,336 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Schechter Family Foundation (Philadelphia) lists Donna Schechter as associated with the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT P SCHECHTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN P SCHECHTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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