Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc
The Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. Established in 1992 by Dr. Robert I. Schattner, the foundation supports causes intended to positively affect people’s lives through health and human services, education and research, and Jewish services.
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc gave $7.8M across 89 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), top state New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,842,000
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 89
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,112
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $150,072,431
- -12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (39 of 89, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% 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 Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, and that grants can be made only to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. Its website says decisions reflect the foundation’s values and priorities and an analysis of where funding can have the most impact.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11200 Rockville Pike Suite 203, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 816-7926
Website: https://schattnerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of United Hatzalah Inc ($536K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
457 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 457 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily among recipients in New York (32%), Maryland (26%), and the District of Columbia (23%). Recipients in Virginia received 6% and those in Connecticut received 4%. The foundation also describes supporting Jewish organizations in the United States and abroad.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 89 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $107K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 $4.3M (2020) to $8.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 89 grants totaling $7.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $535,500 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General & Unrestricted | $330,000 |
| Henry Schein Cares Foundation Inc Melville, NY | General & Unrestricted | $310,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc Rockville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $275,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $275,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| CASA Ruben Incorporated Silver Spring, MD | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation Inc Locust Valley, NY | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Society for Science and the Public Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $225,000 |
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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 | $150,072,431 | $-1,341,563 | $9,053,878 | $7,842,000 | 89 | $8,161,760 | $3,669,759 | $9,023,271 |
| 2023 | $172,294,339 | $2,279,907 | $9,196,191 | $7,906,000 | 97 | $8,420,266 | $2,190,780 | $8,133,889 |
| 2022 | $164,454,005 | $-4,538,937 | $11,784,826 | $8,230,600 | 114 | $8,867,966 | $3,313,368 | $7,913,202 |
| 2021 | $180,777,768 | $35,257,157 | $8,436,481 | $5,949,000 | 88 | $6,389,825 | $27,857,847 | $8,399,732 |
| 2020 | $153,957,092 | $3,538,409 | $7,038,168 | $4,317,730 | 69 | — | $1,933,402 | $7,372,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support and invest in causes that positively impact people’s lives. Its stated focus areas are health and human services, education and research, and Jewish services.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for nonprofit medical and trauma-related first-responder services, focusing much of its support on United Hatzalah of Israel. Save the Children describes its work as children’s relief and development. The American Kidney Fund says it works to fight kidney disease and help people live healthier lives, while Casa Ruben says it addresses health inequalities and supports underserved communities. Society for Science describes its mission as expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education, and scientific research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 89 grants totaling $7,842,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $535,500, with a median of $50,000. The largest reported awards included $535,500 to Friends of United Hatzalah Inc.; $500,000 to American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc.; $330,000 to Save the Children Federation Inc.; and $310,000 to Henry Schein Cares Foundation Inc. These grants were listed as general and unrestricted.
Other 2024 grants included $275,000 each to the American Kidney Fund and Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, and $250,000 each to Casa Ruben Inc., Penny’s Flight Foundation Inc., and Birthright Israel Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Sidney Bresler as president and chairman; Robert H. Sievers as director and treasurer; Ian Schattner as director and vice president; and Maria Gomez as director and secretary. The 2024 filing lists Sidney Bresler, Maria Gomez, Robert T. Schattner, and Robert H. Sievers as officers and directors. The website says Ian Schattner succeeded his father, former board member Robert T. Schattner, following his father’s passing in 2025.
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc is led by Sidney Bresler, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sidney Bresler
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$177K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Robert H Sievers
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$127K (2020) → $129K (2024)
Robert T Schattner
Director & Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$42K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Maria Gomez
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$72K (2023) → $79K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $179K, to Sidney Bresler (Pres, Dir). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc
How much does Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc gave $7.8M across 89 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.9M across 97 grants.
What is Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $88,112, across 89 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc that year got $64K on average.
Where does Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and District of Columbia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (20 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), Rockville, MD (8 grants) and Bethesda, MD (6 grants).
Does Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (88 of 89) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of United Hatzalah Inc ($535,500), American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc ($500,000) and Save the Children Federation Inc ($330,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc?
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc reported $150.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.0M (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 Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support and invest in causes that positively impact people’s lives. Its stated focus areas are health and human services, education and research, and Jewish services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1800778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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