Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,165 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $838 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,165
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$838
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $77,476 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,476 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $38,165 | 10 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $21,335 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,180 |
| Florida | 2 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Chabad | Unrestricted useunrestricted use | $15,000 |
| North Suburban Congregation Beth-El | Unrestricted use | $12,910 |
| Jewish United Fund | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Afins | Unrestricted useunrestricted use | $1,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Unrestricted use | $675 |
| Temple Anshei Emuna | Unrestricted use | $500 |
| Foundation to Fight Blindness | Unrestricted use | $250 |
| West Point Jewish Chapel | Unrestricted use | $180 |
| Congregation Bnai Torah | Unrestricted use | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard O Schechter
- Lynne D Schechter
- Loren Schechter
- Beth Schechter Bernat
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation give?
$38,165 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $838.
Who runs Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard O Schechter (Director), Lynne D Schechter (Director), Loren Schechter (Director) and Beth Schechter Bernat (Director).
What does Howard & Lynne Schechter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.