The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $32.8 million in 245 grants; the typical grant was $6,056 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$32.8 million
- Number of grants245
- Typical grant$6,056
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$105 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 | $3.2 million | 189 | $85.8 million |
| 2024 | $32.8 million | 245 | $105 million |
How to apply
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 199 | $5.9 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.1 million |
| California | 31 | $943,270 |
| Arizona | 1 | $98,550 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $49,275 |
| Washington | 2 | $39,419 |
| Nevada | 2 | $34,492 |
| Virginia | 1 | $24,637 |
| Ohio | 1 | $18,478 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,965 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School | New community center | $2.0 million |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) | Curatorship | $985,499 |
| Psu Foundation | Schnitzer school of art, art history + design | $985,499 |
| Oregon Symphony | Scott showalter principal basson chair | $246,375 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Exhibition support | $226,665 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | 2024-2025 season | $197,100 |
| Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley | Endowment | $197,100 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Art exhibition support | $156,113 |
| Desert X | Art exhibition support | $147,825 |
| High Desert Museum | Schnitzer high desert award | $147,825 |
| Oregon Symphony | General operating support | $147,825 |
| Northwest Children's Theater & School | Capital campaign | $123,187 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Annual gala sponsorship | $123,187 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | Art exhibition support | $98,550 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | 2025 writers festival and writers series | $98,550 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Art exhibition support | $98,550 |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | General operating support | $74,898 |
| Oregon Museum of Science & Industry | Omsi gala 2024 support | $73,912 |
| All Classical Public Media | June director nagel fund | $49,275 |
| College of the Desert | Stepping out for cod event | $49,275 |
| Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Center | General operating support | $49,275 |
| In A Landscape | Concert series sponsorship | $49,275 |
| John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | General operating support | $49,275 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Space to soar campaign | $49,275 |
| Oregon Historical Society | History makers dinner & lecture | $49,275 |
| Oregon Symphony | General operating support | $49,275 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Kids programming | $49,275 |
| Sitka Center for Art and Ecology | Jordan schnitzer printmaking residency program | $49,275 |
| Print Center New York | 2024 spring benefit | $34,492 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Art exhibition support | $34,492 |
| 4D Recovery | Matching gifts | $30,110 |
| Raphael House of Portland | Matching gifts | $27,554 |
| Body Vox | Performance support | $24,637 |
| Catlin Gabel School | 2024 auction | $24,637 |
| Catlin Gabel School | 2025 gala and auction | $24,637 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | Jennifer johnson honorary fund | $24,637 |
| McCallum Theatre | A night on the red carpet sponsorhip | $24,637 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | General operating support | $24,637 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General operating support | $24,637 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | Performance support | $24,637 |
Officers and trustees
- Jordan D Schnitzer
- Jeffrey F Nudelman
- Jordan Novinger
- Arielle Schnitzer
- Audria Schnitzer
- Keith Rozgo
- Nancy Frisch
- Tandilyn Cain
- Brian Mattocks
- Eric Rosenfeld
Questions people ask
Does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation give?
$32.8 million in tax year 2024, across 245 grants, with a typical grant of $6,056.
Who runs The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jordan D Schnitzer (Executive Director/President), Jeffrey F Nudelman (Secretary), Jordan Novinger (VP, Tax (End. 10/1/2024)) and Arielle Schnitzer (Director & VP) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.