The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. It supports arts and culture, youth, education, medical, social service, and community activities intended to enhance quality of life.
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care at a glance
In short: The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care gave $8.2M across 245 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,249,628
- +122.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 245
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,672
- +71.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,056
- Total assets
- $104,763,173
- +22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Kristen Engfors
Mailing address: 1121 Sw Salmon, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 242-2900
Email: kristen@schnitzercare.org
Website: https://schnitzercare.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
Who The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catlin Gabel School ($2.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
632 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 557 grants of 632 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is headquartered in Portland. Its 2024 filing attributes 72% of grant dollars to recipients in Oregon, 13% to New York, 11% to California, and 1% each to Arizona and the District of Columbia. The filing also states that most of its Oregon contributions went to organizations in the Portland metropolitan area.
For Schnitzer Cares, the website says eligible nonprofits must directly benefit Oregon residents. Organizations located outside Oregon may apply only for programming used in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 245 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 352% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 225% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2022) to $8.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 245 grants totaling $8.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | New Community Center | $1,970,998 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) New York, NY | Curatorship | $985,499 |
| PSU Foundation Portland, OR | Schnitzer School of Art, Art History + Design | $985,499 |
| Oregon Symphony Portland, OR | Scott Showalter Principal Basson Chair | $246,375 |
| Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | Exhibition Support | $226,665 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre Portland, OR | 2024-2025 SEASON | $197,100 |
| Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley Redwood City, CA | Endowment | $197,100 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | Art Exhibition Support | $156,113 |
| Desert X Palm Springs, CA | Art Exhibition Support | $147,825 |
| High Desert Museum Bend, OR | Schnitzer High Desert Award | $147,825 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reported 245 grants, compared with 189 in 2023 and 61 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,763,173 | $11,807,521 | $35,411,592 | $8,249,628 | 245 | $9,159,704 | $1,683,627 | $4,062,895 |
| 2023 | $85,787,092 | $13,116,100 | $5,367,617 | $3,706,752 | 189 | $4,457,634 | $1,958,333 | $3,411,481 |
| 2022 | $75,367,354 | $7,711,813 | $4,466,541 | $1,751,591 | 61 | $3,099,565 | $919,152 | $2,992,513 |
| 2021 | $72,901,781 | $4,610,774 | $4,072,137 | $1,826,070 | 66 | $2,833,635 | $1,215,780 | $2,681,629 |
| 2020 | $65,667,888 | $3,342,658 | $3,577,476 | $2,632,635 | 71 | — | $796,070 | $2,530,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support arts and culture, youth, education, medical, social service, and community activities. Its website describes Schnitzer Cares as a youth-led program in which students identify funding priorities, evaluate nonprofit applications, interview applicants, and decide which organizations to fund.
The foundation also reports that Care to Share was established with Oregon Health & Sciences University to help low-income and uninsured families with medical needs not met by federal and state programs. The program’s support can include transportation, dental work, emergency surgical procedures, and diabetic supplies.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. Catlin Gabel School, which received $1,970,998 for a new community center, describes its mission as inspiring a love of learning and responsible action in students. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which received $985,499 for a curatorship, says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. Oregon Historical Society, which received $226,665 for exhibition support, describes its role as educating and engaging the public through Oregon history. Oregon Ballet Theatre, which received $197,100 for its 2024–2025 season, says it connects with the community through performance, training, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 245 grants totaling $8,249,628. Grant amounts ranged from $364 to $1,970,998, with a median of $6,056. The largest listed awards included $1,970,998 to Catlin Gabel School for a new community center; $985,499 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a curatorship; and $985,499 to PSU Foundation for the Schnitzer School of Art, Art History + Design. Other listed grants included $246,375 to Oregon Symphony for its Scott Showalter Principal Bassoon Chair, $197,100 to Stanford Health Care–Tri-Valley for an endowment, and $147,825 each to Desert X for art exhibition support and High Desert Museum for the Schnitzer High Desert Award.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. For invited requests, it describes a written application requiring a project description, organizational history and mission, evaluation methods, leadership and staffing information, project and organizational budgets, major-donor information, other funding sources sought, and an IRS determination letter. It lists no deadlines for those requests. The foundation’s website separately describes a Schnitzer Cares public submission process for eligible nonprofits serving Oregon residents, with applications submitted during a November 15–December 31 window. Applicants may be interviewed and are required to attend the spring awards celebration if selected. The website’s application page says applications are currently closed; the 2025–2026 public-submission announcement is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jordan D. Schnitzer as executive director and president; Jeffrey F. Nudelman as secretary; Keith Rozgo as treasurer; Arielle Schnitzer and Audria Schnitzer as directors and vice presidents; and Nancy Frisch as a director. It also lists Jordan Novinger and Tandilyn Cain as vice presidents of tax, with their roles ending in 2024; Brian Mattocks as vice president of tax, beginning October 1, 2024; and Eric Rosenfeld as a director, beginning January 23, 2024.
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care is led by Jordan D. Schnitzer, Executive Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordan D. Schnitzer
Executive Director & President
Director & President → Executive Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arielle Schnitzer
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audria Schnitzer
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Frisch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rosenfeld
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey F. Nudelman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Novinger
Vice President & Tax
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Rozgo
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tandilyn Cain
Vice President & Tax
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mattocks
Vice President & Tax
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Renee Dockweiler (2020–2023) — Vice President & Tax
- Former: Arielle Schntizer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Audria Schntizer (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Hall (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Cameron Davis (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
How much does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care give each year?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care gave $8.2M across 245 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 189 grants.
What is The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's typical grant size?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's median grant in 2024 was $6,056, and its average grant was $33,672, across 245 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care give grants?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care gives mostly in Oregon: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (138 grants), Palm Springs, CA (11 grants), Astoria, OR (9 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (8 grants).
Does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 245) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gifts" (158 grants), "Art Exhibition Support" (9 grants) and "Performance Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's largest grantees?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's largest 2024 grantees include Catlin Gabel School ($2,020,272 across 3 grants), PSU Foundation ($993,383 across 2 grants) and Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) ($985,499), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care reported $104.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support arts and culture, youth, education, medical, social service, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check schnitzercare.org for any change to that policy.
What is The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's EIN?
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1159884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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