The Katharina & Joseph Schober
The Katharina & Joseph Schober is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food assistance, health, wildlife rescue, animal welfare, and other areas.
The Katharina & Joseph Schober at a glance
In short: The Katharina & Joseph Schober gave $74K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,741
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,800,263
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% 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 The Katharina & Joseph Schober
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8515 Woodbriar Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238
Phone: (941) 952-1061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Katharina & Joseph Schober funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Faiths Food Bank ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 7% to recipients in Maryland, 3% each to recipients in Minnesota and California, and 4% to recipients in a state not identified in the filing data provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Katharina & Joseph Schober open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 27 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $74K (2023) to $83K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Venice Inc Venice, FL | General | $4,000 |
| Agape Flights Venice, FL | General | $3,000 |
| Arque Ev | General | $3,000 |
| Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA of Manatee County Bradenton, FL | General | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General | $3,000 |
| Friends of Sarasota County Parks Nokomis, FL | General | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | General | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,800,263 | $182,576 | $125,469 | $74,000 | 27 | $96,861 | $154,505 | $93,648 |
| 2023 | $1,743,156 | $107,894 | $123,176 | $74,000 | 28 | $94,861 | $80,465 | $92,933 |
| 2022 | $1,758,438 | $146,232 | $131,803 | $76,000 | 30 | $97,321 | $115,524 | $103,172 |
| 2021 | $1,744,009 | $192,587 | $131,314 | $83,000 | 33 | $106,060 | $167,900 | $93,861 |
| 2020 | $1,682,736 | $-26,238 | $128,809 | $80,000 | 32 | — | $65,380 | $85,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Katharina & Joseph Schober reported a distributable amount of $94K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, All Faiths Food Bank describes its mission as providing “healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.” Wildlife Center of Venice says it rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned Indigenous wildlife, returns animals to their habitat when healed, and educates the public. The Humane Society of Sarasota County describes itself as a no-kill shelter that engages the community to help animals; Cat Depot says it provides shelter and care for cats and seeks loving homes through adoption. The Humane Society of Manatee County describes its work as fostering compassion and respect for animals through care, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $74,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $5,000 each to All Faiths Food Bank, Doctors Without Borders, and Planned Parenthood; $4,000 to Wildlife Center of Venice; and $3,000 each to Agape Flights, Cat Depot, Humane Society of Sarasota County, and Humane Society of Manatee County. The filing lists the grant purposes as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katharina Curless as president, Jose N Gomez as vice president/director, and B Isabel Gomez-Reyes as director.
The Katharina & Joseph Schober is led by Katharina Curless, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katharina Curless
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
B. Isabel Gomez-Reyes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose N. Gomez
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Katharina Curless (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Katharina & Joseph Schober
How much does The Katharina & Joseph Schober give each year?
The Katharina & Joseph Schober gave $74K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 28 grants.
What is The Katharina & Joseph Schober's typical grant size?
The Katharina & Joseph Schober's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,741, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Katharina & Joseph Schober give grants?
The Katharina & Joseph Schober gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (12 grants), Venice, FL (3 grants), Tampa, FL (3 grants) and Bradenton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Katharina & Joseph Schober give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Katharina & Joseph Schober's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Katharina & Joseph Schober's largest grantees?
The Katharina & Joseph Schober's largest 2024 grantees include All Faiths Food Bank ($5,000), Doctor's Without Borders ($5,000) and Planned Parenthood ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Katharina & Joseph Schober?
The Katharina & Joseph Schober reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Katharina & Joseph Schober fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, All Faiths Food Bank describes its mission as providing “healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Katharina & Joseph Schober?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Katharina & Joseph Schober's EIN?
The Katharina & Joseph Schober's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0107997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Katharina & Joseph Schober 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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Grantable. (2026). The Katharina & Joseph Schober funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-katharina-and-joseph-schober-morg_19bab79f21a0454f99182b675f491187
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