Murry and Florence Schott Charitable
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $39,000 to charitable organizations.
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable at a glance
In short: Murry and Florence Schott Charitable gave $39K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,000
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,600
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $638,715
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Murry and Florence Schott Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Bethesda Metro Center 11Th Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 654-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Murry and Florence Schott Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unanca ($12K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC, which accounted for 53%. Other leading recipient states were New York (8%), California (8%), Virginia (6%), and West Virginia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Murry and Florence Schott Charitable open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unanca Washington, DC | Global Classrooms Program | $12,000 |
| DC Firefighters Burn Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Shelter Box Pasadena, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Phoenix Bikes Arlington, VA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | General Support | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | To Protect Human Rights | $2,000 |
| Help Mate Asheville, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
| MSF - Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Tampa, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $638,715 | $45,150 | $51,029 | $39,000 | 15 | $41,720 | $35,764 | $49,637 |
| 2023 | $644,594 | $102,976 | $58,990 | $50,500 | 15 | $52,968 | $43,831 | $42,465 |
| 2022 | $600,608 | $29,700 | $47,768 | $40,000 | 11 | $42,240 | $24,457 | $43,909 |
| 2021 | $618,676 | $253,817 | $40,306 | $35,000 | 9 | $35,000 | $50,546 | $37,543 |
| 2020 | $404,915 | $17,901 | $36,672 | $31,038 | 4 | — | $14,187 | $32,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murry and Florence Schott Charitable reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support and contributions for purposes such as a global classrooms program and protecting human rights.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy says it works to protect and manage the Appalachian Trail and its corridor. Refugees International says it advocates for assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people. Phoenix Bikes says it uses bikes to help youth build passion, purpose, and community. The DC Firefighters Burn Foundation says it works to prevent burns and improve the quality of life of burn survivors through programs, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $39,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest grant listed was $12,000 to UNANCA for its Global Classrooms Program. Other notable grants included $3,000 each to the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation, Shelter Box, and The Rotary Foundation; $2,500 to Phoenix Bikes; and $2,000 each to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Equal Justice Initiative, Help Mate, MSF – Doctors Without Borders, Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, and Refugees International. CASA received $1,000. The 2024 filing also lists $500 to Creating Friendships for Peace; the grantee says it brings teenagers from divided communities together to promote peace and understanding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Schott as president and director; Joan Schott as secretary and director; Joanne Perlman as treasurer and director; and Brian Schott as vice president and director.
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable is led by Robert Schott, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Schott
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Schott
Vice President & Director
Treasurer & Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Schott
Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Perlman
Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Murry and Florence Schott Charitable
How much does Murry and Florence Schott Charitable give each year?
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable gave $39K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 15 grants.
What is Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's typical grant size?
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,600, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Murry and Florence Schott Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does Murry and Florence Schott Charitable give grants?
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Murry and Florence Schott Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's largest grantees?
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Unanca ($12,000), DC Firefighters Burn Foundation ($3,000) and Shelter Box ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Murry and Florence Schott Charitable?
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable reported $639K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Murry and Florence Schott Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support and contributions for purposes such as a global classrooms program and protecting human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Murry and Florence Schott Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's EIN?
Murry and Florence Schott Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2036527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Murry and Florence Schott Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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