The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,350 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $50 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,350
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$50
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$704,132
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4,535 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,709 | 32 | $235,536 |
| 2024 | $4,535 | 25 | $137,865 |
| 2025 | $4,350 | 25 | $704,132 |
How to apply
The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc 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 The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $3,450 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $275 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $150 |
| Kansas | 1 | $75 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Garden Conservancy | Unrestricted. | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted. | $600 |
| Laurel House | Unrestricted. | $300 |
| Lifting Up Westchester | Unrestricted. | $300 |
| Friends of Karen | Unrestricted. | $250 |
| Rockefeller University | 2020 women in science research program; 2019 women in science campaign called "renew rebuild of $130m". | $250 |
| White House Historical Society | General support. | $200 |
| Columbia University Alum Libraries | Unrestricted. | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted. | $100 |
| Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute | The griffin education fund. | $100 |
| New York Public Radio WZXR | General support. | $100 |
| Unbound | General support. | $75 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical Center | Department of ophthalmology, glaucoma ophthalmology gift fund. | $50 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Unrestricted. | $50 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted. | $50 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted. | $50 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General support. | $50 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Research in women's health. | $50 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Bright focus matching gift program: equal match program. | $25 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted. | $25 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Unrestricted. | $25 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted. | $25 |
| Hunter College | Unrestricted. | $25 |
| Thirteen Associates | General support. | $25 |
| Feeding America | Fundraising operation. | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Avellino
- R Ellen Avellino
- Gabriella Juliet Avellino MD
Questions people ask
Does The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc give?
$4,350 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $50.
Who runs The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John T Avellino (President), R Ellen Avellino (Treasurer) and Gabriella Juliet Avellino MD (Assistant Treasurer).
What does The Joan Schechtman Charitable FDTN Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.