The Schnitzer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Schnitzer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,831 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,831
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,853 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 32 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $85,853 | 28 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $96,831 | 38 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara K Schnitzer 910 S Laflin Street, Chicago, IL 60607 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 733-2072 |
| What to submit | Letter stating intent and resume or curriculum vitae of applicant |
| Deadlines | Considered as received |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What The Schnitzer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $42,300 |
| New Hampshire | 12 | $16,673 |
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $9,358 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reprotlc | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $10,000 |
| 6th and I Sinagogue DC | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| ACLU | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Hias | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| The Ark | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Jacob | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $4,050 |
| Kam Isaiah Israel Congregation | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $3,100 |
| Jewish Federation of New Hampshire | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $3,073 |
| World Central Kitchen | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $3,000 |
| Benedictine Foundation | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $2,500 |
| Field Museum | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $2,500 |
| Goucher Hillel | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $2,500 |
| Society for the Preservation of New Hampshire Forests | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire Humanities Council | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $2,000 |
| WFMT Radio | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $2,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,500 |
| WTTW Public Television | General charitacle scientific or educational purpose | $1,200 |
| Insight Meditation Community of Washington | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| League of NH Craftsman | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| Musterfield Farm | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| Rheumatology Research Foundation | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| Wamu | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| Wbez Public Radio | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $1,000 |
| Kearsarge Food Hub | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $500 |
| McDonogh School | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $500 |
| New London Barn Playhouse | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $500 |
| Red River Theaters | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $500 |
| Casey Trees | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $358 |
| Currier Museum of Art | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $300 |
| Kearsarge Chorale | General charitable scientific or educational purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Schnitzer
- Barbara K Schnitzer
- Andrea Schnitzer
Questions people ask
Does The Schnitzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Considered as received.
How much does The Schnitzer Family Foundation give?
$96,831 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Schnitzer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas J Schnitzer (President), Barbara K Schnitzer (Treasurer) and Andrea Schnitzer (Secretary).
What does The Schnitzer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.