The Pechter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pechter Foundation is a private foundation in Summit, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $596,241 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $58,128. 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$596,241
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$58,128
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $983,600 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $485,358 | 52 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $983,600 | 49 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $596,241 | 61 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Pechter 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 The Pechter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 21 | $228,363 |
| New York | 18 | $176,878 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $70,750 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $46,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $18,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Mathematics | General | $58,128 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | General | $50,000 |
| Overlook Hospital Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | General | $35,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse NJ | General | $25,000 |
| Slifka Center for Jewish Life | General | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | General | $25,000 |
| UJA Metrowest | General | $25,000 |
| Bridges Summit | General | $24,000 |
| Temple Sinai | General | $22,060 |
| Yale University | General | $21,000 |
| NJ PBS | General | $20,000 |
| Wbgo | General | $11,203 |
| Phillips Academy | General | $10,250 |
| Childrens National Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Grace | General | $10,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | General | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Sylvia Center | General | $10,000 |
| The Healing Patch | General | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General | $10,000 |
| WQXR | General | $10,000 |
| Fcas | General | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General | $5,000 |
| Heartstrings Counseling Services | General | $5,000 |
| HSS | General | $5,000 |
| Momatr | General | $5,000 |
| Ola Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Papermill Playhouse | General | $5,000 |
| Penn State Altoona | General | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General | $5,000 |
| Ssej | General | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Understood | General | $5,000 |
| Wnet | General | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | General | $2,500 |
| Penn State University | General | $2,500 |
| Summit YMCA | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard S Pechter
- Zoe Pechter Thompson
- Joshua Pechter
Questions people ask
Does The Pechter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pechter Foundation give?
$596,241 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Pechter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard S Pechter (President), Zoe Pechter Thompson (Asst Treas) and Joshua Pechter (Asst Sec'y).
What does The Pechter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and science and research.