Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Relations CouncilBoston, MA | Holocaust education and Yom HaShoah Commemoration | |
| American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VA | General support | |
| Brandegee FoundationBoston, MA | General support | |
| Hebrew SeniorlifeBoston, MA | General support | |
| Kipp FoundationSan Francisco, CA | General support | |
| Long Now BostonBedford, MA | General support | |
| Make a DifferenceMemphis, TN | General support | |
| Rescue Me TucsonTucson, AZ | General support | |
| Secular Coalition of AmericaWashington, DC | General support | |
| 2 Life CommunitiesBrighton, MA | General support | |
| American Jewish Committee of NeNew York, NY | General support | |
| WikimediaSan Francisco, CA | General support | |
| 2life CommunitiesBrighton, MA | General Support | |
| New England Friends of March of the LivingSharon, MA | General Support | |
| Greenlight FundBoston, MA | General support | |
| ACLUNew York, NY | General support | |
| Bay Cove Human ServicesBoston, MA | General support | |
| Institute for the Study of WarWashington, DC | General support | |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big SistersWaltham, MA | General support | |
| Jewish Family and Childrens ServiceWaltham, MA | General Support and Holocaust Services | |
| Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC | General support | |
| PropublicaSan Francisco, CA | General support | |
| RofehBrookline, MA | General support | |
| WgbhBoston, MA | General support | |
| Philadelphia Outwaard BoundPhiladelphia, PA | General support | |
| Patriots for UkraineOrlando, FL | General support | |
| Beyond the 11thNeedham, MA | General support | |
| Dana Farbers PmcNeedham, MA | PMC Bike Ride |
By state: Massachusetts 15 · Virginia 1 · California 3 · Tennessee 1 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 3
About this foundation
Schechter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, administered in care of David Schechter, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Schechter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Schechter Foundation give each year?
Schechter Foundation reports about $1.9M in assets. Its 990-PF return shows total grants paid each year.
Where does Schechter Foundation give?
Massachusetts (15 grants), Virginia (1 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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