The Joan Schechtman Foundation for the Arts & Sciences Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 85-2857189 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$52K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,200 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
50% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Science Center & Aquarium Educ Dev Dept | West Palm Beach, FL | Corporate partner in discovery program. | $25,000 |
| St Ann Place | West Palm Beach, FL | Homeless food services. | $12,000 |
| Malta House of Good Counsel | Norwalk, CT | Pregnancy residential services. | $10,000 |
| The Frick Collection | New York, NY | Education department. | $5,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,200 | 4 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $145,775 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349100742
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2857189
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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