The Shachar Foundation
The Shachar Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
The Shachar Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Shachar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Shachar Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 961% 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $2.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Payment for Charitable | $2,273,711 |
| Books for Kids New York, NY | Payment for Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Payment for Charitable | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $5,917 | $2,292,295 | $2,283,911 | 3 | $2,284,551 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,293,994 | $193,115 | $1,762,866 | $1,684,192 | 20 | $1,684,832 | $114,995 | $175,352 |
| 2020 | $3,863,400 | $921,439 | $1,245,071 | $1,125,042 | 21 | — | $722,587 | $208,323 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shachar Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lawrence H. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelley Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Shachar Foundation
Where does The Shachar Foundation operate?
The Shachar Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What is The Shachar Foundation's EIN?
The Shachar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7486623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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