About Robert I Schattner Foundation
The Robert I Schattner Foundation concentrates on health-related philanthropy, especially medical services and infrastructure for children and underserved communities, while also supporting Jewish and Israel-focused institutions. Grants are few but large, funding capital and program needs such as clinical centers, dental equipment, and emergency medical services across both the Washington, D.C./Maryland area and Israeli partners.
Focus Areas
Pediatric specialty care and rehabilitation (e.g., Kennedy Krieger Institute)Community health centers serving low-income populations (e.g., Mary’s Center)Medical equipment and health center capital support for Israeli universities (American Friends of the Hebrew University)Emergency/rapid-response medical services in Israel (Friends of United Hatzalah)
Who They Fund
low-income patients / health center clientschildren and youth (summer camp participants)individuals experiencing food insecuritypatients needing behavioral health or counseling services
About Robert I Schattner Foundation
A $750,000 general-support grant to Kennedy Krieger Institute stands out in the Robert I Schattner Foundation’s recent record and signals how the funder operates: selectively, in large checks, toward health and human services, education and research, and Jewish services. The foundation’s giving includes pediatric specialty care, community health centers, dental capacity, emergency medical services, and Jewish institutions in the United States and Israel. Across the recent grants list, the foundation supported both direct-service providers and organizations that build clinical or educational infrastructure. Mary’s Center received $625,000 for general support, while the American Friends of the Hebrew University appeared with major awards tied to a health center and dental equipment. The foundation also backed emergency-response and human-services work through Friends of United Hatzalah, reflecting a portfolio that combines care delivery, capital support, and mission-aligned institutions. Grants are also directed to Washington-area nonprofits, including health, education, and community organizations.
What Robert I Schattner Foundation Funds
In pediatric specialty care, the foundation gave $750,000 to Kennedy Krieger Institute for general support. In community health, Mary’s Center received $625,000 for general support, and the foundation also supported health and human services groups serving patients and families. Dental and clinical infrastructure are another clear thread. The American Friends of the Hebrew University received $700,000 for a health center and another $700,000 for dental equipment, pointing to support for facilities and medical capacity rather than only operating budgets. Jewish and Israel-focused giving also appears prominently. Friends of United Hatzalah received $715,000 for human services and $535,500 for general and unrestricted support, showing sustained backing for rapid-response medical services. The foundation also made a $250,000 grant to Birthright Israel Foundation for general support.
How Robert I Schattner Foundation Gives
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $87,500 at the 75th percentile, but the recent grants list shows a much larger upper tier in practice. The foundation behaves like a selective regular funder rather than a broad open-call grantmaker, and it does not accept unsolicited applications in the programs listed. Recipients appear across multiple years, including several repeat awards to the same organizations, which suggests recurring relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation gives through named programs and direct grants, with support ranging from unrestricted operating grants to capital, equipment, and emergency funding.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$7.8M
Total Assets
$150.1M
Total Revenue
-$1.3M
Total Expenses
$9.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $88K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$88K
Geographic Reach
National21 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Robert I Schattner Foundation Funds
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Robert I Schattner Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 300 | $24.3M | 99.0% |
| 2 | Canada |
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