Schlesinger Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Schlesinger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $222,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$222,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,000 | 16 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 17 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $222,500 | 15 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Schlesinger 610 SW Alder Street Suite 1221, Portland, OR 97205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 223-4129 |
| What to submit | Letter describing organization and intended use of funds. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Schlesinger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 14 | $217,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohsu Foundation | Global program scholarship | $50,000 |
| James Beard Public Market | General operating support | $41,000 |
| Freshwater Trust | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Dpi Housing Inc (Dpihou) | General operating support | $20,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Helping Hands Re-Entry Outreach Centers | Bybee lakes hope center | $10,000 |
| Oregon Parks Forever | Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Tryon Creek (Fritry) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre (Orebal) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Solve (Solve) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| College Possible Oregon | College success program for mentorships | $5,000 |
| NW Association for Blind Athletes | Program services | $5,000 |
| Oregon Humanities | Public program grant | $5,000 |
| Adopt One Block (Adoone) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Linfield University (Linuni) | General operating support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark R Schlesinger
- Paul R Schlesinger
- Caleb Schlesinger
- Brand Schlesinger
- Amy Schlesinger
- Hazel Schlesinger
- N Josh Schlesinger
- Max Schlesinger
- David Sterns
Questions people ask
Does Schlesinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Schlesinger Family Foundation give?
$222,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Schlesinger Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark R Schlesinger (President & Board Member), Paul R Schlesinger (Vice President & Board Member), Caleb Schlesinger (Secretary & Board Member) and Brand Schlesinger (Treasurer & Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Schlesinger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.