Private foundation · EIN 11-3494145 · Far Rockaway, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harold and Blanche Schechter Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $398K total, median $398K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$398K
Median grant
$398K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

About this foundation

Harold and Blanche Schechter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Far Rockaway, New York, administered in care of Rosine B Schechter, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Harold and Blanche Schechter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Harold and Blanche Schechter Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $398K across 1 grants, a median of $398K.

Where does Harold and Blanche Schechter Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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