The Schechter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3339430 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$166K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$667K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
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
19% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Theatre | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $16,000 |
| Tanglewood | Lenox, MA | Non-Restricted | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Wellesley, MA | Non-Restricted | $10,100 |
| Jfs Of Metrowest | Framingham, MA | Non-Restricted | $10,000 |
| Mass Audubon | Lincoln, MA | Non-Restricted | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts College | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $10,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $10,000 |
| Hebrew College | Newton, MA | Non-Restricted | $7,640 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropy | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $6,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | Becket, MA | Non-Restricted | $5,500 |
| BErKSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL | Great Barrington, MA | Non-Restricted | $5,000 |
| Mass Art | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $5,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $5,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum Inc | New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | Durham, NC | Non-Restricted | $5,000 |
| Bring Forth | Leavenworth, WA | Non-Restricted | $4,229 |
| Gbh Beacon Circle | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $4,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Jimmy Fund | Needham, MA | Non-Restricted | $4,000 |
| The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | Sheffield, MA | Non-Restricted | $3,000 |
| Ligmincha International Inc | Shipman, VA | Non-Restricted | $2,583 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $2,500 |
| Boston Childrens Museum | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $2,500 |
| Monterey Meeting House | Monterey, MA | Non-Restricted | $2,500 |
| CWays Home | Portland, OR | Non-Restricted | $2,500 |
| Boston Grtr Food Bank | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $2,000 |
| SparkShare Inc | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,029 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,027 |
| 2Life Communities | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Boston Lyric Opera | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Boston Public Anttennial | Boston, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Gould Farm | Monterey, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Svces Of Metro | Waltham, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Women's Archive | Brookline, MA | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Fundacion Cortes | San Juan, PR | Non-Restricted | $1,000 |
| Institute of Jewish Spirituality | New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $917 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc | Great Barrington, MA | Non-Restricted | $515 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,540 | 36 |
| 2024 | $228,544 | 34 |
| 2023 | $248,256 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612109349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3339430
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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