The Schechter Foundation
The Schechter Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fairfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Schechter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Schechter Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,780
- +436.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,890
- +704.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,890
- Total assets
- $216,146
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Schechter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Cancer Foundation ($5K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Schechter Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3790% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $25K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Cancer Foundation Port Washington, NY | To find a cure for cancer by funding research in and increasing public awareness of comparative oncology, the study of naturally occuring cancers in pets and people | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Tikvah Madison, CT | General operating support for religious, educational, and community programs | $2,780 |
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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 | $216,146 | $5,024 | $17,062 | $7,780 | 2 | $12,030 | $3,498 | $11,993 |
| 2024 | $228,074 | $17,015 | $1,664 | $1,450 | 3 | $1,450 | $16,916 | $12,499 |
| 2023 | $212,690 | $359 | $10,655 | $3,995 | 1 | $3,995 | $2,613 | $10,276 |
| 2022 | $222,986 | $-859 | $3,348 | $200 | 1 | $200 | $837 | $9,513 |
| 2021 | $227,193 | $20,704 | $7,886 | $3,790 | 4 | $3,790 | $20,394 | $11,092 |
| 2020 | $214,375 | $38,271 | $28,125 | $24,915 | 6 | — | $38,139 | $9,492 |
| 2018 | $225,133 | $6,334 | $7,934 | $3,555 | 4 | — | $5,755 | $11,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Schechter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Schechter Foundation is led by Claudia Schechter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2018); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claudia Schechter
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shirley Schechter (2018–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Schechter Foundation
How much does The Schechter Foundation give each year?
The Schechter Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
How large is The Schechter Foundation?
The Schechter Foundation reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Schechter Foundation operate?
The Schechter Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, New York, Tennessee.
What is The Schechter Foundation's EIN?
The Schechter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3157311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 23, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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