Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc
The Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc is a private charitable foundation established in 1992 by Dr. Robert I. Schattner in Maryland. Based in Rockville, Maryland, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has been tax-exempt since July 1994. The foundation was created by Dr. Schattner, inventor of Chloraseptic and Sporicidin, who leveraged his successful career to establish and fund the organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$150.1M
-12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.8M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
89
-8.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
+8.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Schattner Foundation supports and invests in causes that positively impact people's lives through three primary focus areas:
- Health & Human Services
- Education & Research
- Jewish Services
The foundation's granting philosophy emphasizes making significant grants where they will do the most good and positively impact people's lives, guided by Dr. Schattner's vision and the foundation's charitable mission.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of health and human services, education and research, and Jewish services. Typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $750,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation does not consider unsolicited grant requests. Grants can only be made to entities that are qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation makes decisions based on its values and priorities, as well as an analysis of where its funding can be most impactful.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New York, though it also supports organizations internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $172 million
- Total Revenue: $2.28 million
- Total Expenses: $9.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $150,072,431
- Total Giving: $7,512,000
Since its founding, the foundation has donated more than $50 million to a variety of causes.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $150,072,431 | $172,294,339 | $164,454,005 |
| Revenue | $-1,341,563 | $2,279,907 | $-4,538,937 |
| Expenses | $9,053,878 | $9,196,191 | $11,784,826 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,161,760 | $8,420,266 | $8,867,966 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,669,759 | $2,190,780 | $3,313,368 |
| Distributable Amount | $9,023,271 | $8,133,889 | $7,913,202 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Bresler | Pres, Dir | 1 | $179,000 |
| Maria Gomez | Dir, Sec | 1 | $79,000 |
| Robert T Schattner | Dir, VP | 1 | $44,000 |
| Robert H Sievers | Dir, Treas | 1 | $129,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made several notable grants in recent years:
**United Hatzalah of Israel:** Provided an emergency grant following the October 7, 2023 events to support the organization's emergency medical service volunteers with medical equipment including defibrillators, oxygen tanks, and tourniquets.
**American Kidney Fund:** Made multiple grants to support the organization's programs, including grants designated for pediatric kidney disease programs, safety net grants, and regional support in the D.C. area.
American Kidney Fund Receives Major Gift from the Schattner Foundation to**The Potomac River Clinic and The River School:** Received grants from the foundation.
The Potomac River Clinic and The River School Receive Grant From the Robert\Contact Information
Address: 11200 Rockville Pike Suite 203 Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-816-7926
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.robertischattnerfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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