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The Harold & Blanche Schechter Foundation

Preselected recipients only Far Rockaway, New York · EIN 113494145

The Harold & Blanche Schechter Foundation is a private foundation in Far Rockaway, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $397,693 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $397,693 and the largest $397,693. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $420,740 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$617,4701$1.8 million
2023$420,7401$2.0 million
2024$397,6931$1.7 million

How to apply

The Harold & Blanche Schechter 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$397,693

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Schedule Attached
Lawrence, NY
See footnote$397,693

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Harold & Blanche Schechter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Harold & Blanche Schechter Foundation give?

$397,693 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $397,693.

Who runs The Harold & Blanche Schechter Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Rosine Schechter (Vice President), Benjamin Brecher (President), Dov Schechter (Treasurer) and Richard Schechter (VP).

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