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The Schechter Foundation is a private corporation based in FAIRFIELD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. The principal officer is Shirley Schechter. It holds total assets of $228K. Annual income is reported at $81K. Total assets have decreased from $423K in 2011 to $213K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, The Schechter Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $25K, with a median grant of $350. Annual giving has decreased from $25K in 2020 to $400 in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Schechter Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY.
The Schechter Foundation has distributed a total of $25K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $350, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $20K.
The Schechter Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Schechter Foundation is headquartered in FAIRFIELD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Schechter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shirley Schechter | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$11K
Total Assets
$213K
Fair Market Value
$252K
Net Worth
$213K
Grants Paid
$4K
Contributions
$6K
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total: $209K
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$25K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$350
Unique Recipients
6
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield UniversitySUPPORT THE CENTER FOR NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES | Fairfield, CT | $200 | 2022 |
| Congregation Kol AmiSUPPORT MEANINGFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCE | White Plains, NY | $4K | 2020 |
| White Plains Hospital FoundationTO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL | White Plains, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Animal Cancer FoundationTO 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 | Port Washington, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Uniformed Firefighters Association Of ScarsdaleTO RAISE AWARENESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS SOME OF THE BIGGEST HEALTH ISSUES FACED BY FIREFIGHTERS | Scarsdale, NY | N/A | 2020 |
| Scardale Police Benevolent AssociationMAKES SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE TO RETIRED OFFICERS AND GIVES TO A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE CAUSES. | Scardale, NY | N/A | 2020 |