Private foundation · EIN 11-3430161 · Plainview, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Judith and Donald Bechler Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $157K total, median $7,500. 73% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$157K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in NY
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Museum of Contemporary ArtNew York, NYUnrestricted$28K
American Society for Technion Israel Institute of TechnologyNew York, NYUnrestricted$27K
Northwell Health FoundationNew Hyde Park, NYUnrestricted$20K
Boca International Jewish Film FestivalBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted$18K
Blood Cancer UnitedNew York, NYUnrestricted$15K
Head Injury AssociationHauppauge, NYUnrestricted$15K
Gift of Life Bone Marrow FoundationBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted$10K
World Jewish CongressMiami, FLUnrestricted$7,500
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,250
Ballet Theatre FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Children's Medical Fund of New YorkNew Hyde Park, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach CountyBoca Raton, FLUnrestricted$1,800
Planned Parenthood for Nassau CountyHempstead, NYUnrestricted$200
Birthright Israel FoundationHicksville, NYUnrestricted$180
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYUnrestricted$50

By state: New York 11 · Florida 4

About this foundation

Judith and Donald Bechler Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Plainview, New York, administered in care of Donald Rechler, 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.

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Does Judith and Donald Bechler Foundation Inc 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 Judith and Donald Bechler Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $157K across 15 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Judith and Donald Bechler Foundation Inc give?

New York (11 grants), Florida (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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