The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation Grants

How to apply

This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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Contact

Kristen Engfors

Address

1121 SW SALMON PORTLAND, OR, 97205

Phone

(503) 242-2900

Email

KRISTEN@SCHNITZERCARE.ORG

Deadlines

Not stated here. Consult the original filing and current funder guidelines.

Application materials

Applications are submitted by invitation only in written format and include: 1) a project description describing the proposed project. 2) a brief history of the organization's accomplishments and mission, and qualifications of individuals involved. 3) a concise description of the methods used to evaluate the results of the proposed project. 4) a list of the officers and directors of the organization and the percentage they contribute to the overall income of the organization. 5) a list of full-time and part-time staff positions and a short description of each job function. 6) a detailed budget of the project and the annual operating budget of the sponsoring organization. 7) a donor report showing a list of major contributors and approximate levels of giving. 8) a list of additional fund sources sought for the project. 9) an IRS determination letter verifying the tax-exempt status of the organization.

Restrictions

The principal purpose of the harold & arlene schnitzer care foundation is to assist with arts & culture, youth, education, medical, social service and community activities. Approximately 68% of the contributions granted in 2024 were to organizations located in the state of oregon, with the majority of those in the portland metropolitan area. The foundation funds grant requests for operating expenses, special projects, community events and capital campaigns. The foundation did not provide funds for individuals, non tax-exempt organizations, other private foundations or political groups. For 2024, (36) thirty-six grant applications were accepted from organizations the foundation had not previously funded.

Where The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Showing 5 of the 25 largest grants (245 reported in all).

About this data

Figures are aggregated from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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