Schechter Charitable Foundation Inc Aka the Lynx Club
Invitation OnlyMountain Lakes, New Jersey · EIN 22-3555628 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potcake Place Rescue | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General charitable purpose | $13,500 |
| Barks Inc | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Eleventh Hour Rescue | Dover, NJ | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Abaco Shelter | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Animal Asia Foundation USA | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Twisted Cats Inc | Mountain Lakes, NJ | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Warren County SPCA | Hackettstown, NJ | General purpose charity | $1,000 |
| Brindles Buddies Friends | Reading, PA | General charitble purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($18,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $28,100 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102079
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3555628
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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