The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation is a private philanthropic organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1995, the foundation carries forward the legacy of Harold and Arlene Schnitzer through strategic grantmaking and community engagement initiatives. The foundation operates under the guiding principle that "to whom much is given, much is expected," reflecting the values of its founders. Over its history, the foundation and its leaders have distributed more than $300 million to fund hundreds of nonprofit projects across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$104.8M
+22.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.2M
+122.6% YoY
Grant Count
245
+29.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+71.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports arts and culture, youth, educational, medical, social service, and community activities that enhance quality of life. The foundation is committed to lasting impact through collaboration with leading institutions, with each initiative representing a strategic investment in programs where the foundation believes its efforts can make the most significant difference.
Key program areas include:
Care to Share Program — Established in collaboration with Oregon Health & Sciences University, this program assists low-income and uninsured families lacking financial resources for basic care and medical needs. The program focuses on families dealing with a child or family member recently diagnosed with an acute or chronic medical condition, supporting family medical needs not otherwise met through federal and state programs. Supported needs range from transportation and dental work to emergency surgical procedures and diabetic supplies. In 2024, the program served 212 families.
Schnitzer Cares: Student Grantmaking — One of the largest youth-led grantmaking programs in the country, this initiative places students in charge of spending millions on community projects. Participating student groups act as "mini-foundations," selecting community issues they feel passionate about and completing the full grantmaking process—from evaluating proposals to meeting with organizational representatives to making funding decisions. Groups receive a guaranteed $7,500 from the foundation and can double those funds by raising an additional $750, which the foundation matches at a 10:1 ratio, up to a maximum gift of $15,000.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 245 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with a median grant size of $6,100 and a range from $364 to $2 million. Total giving in the most recent year was $8,249,628.
Grant Range
of $6,100 and a range from $364 to $2 million. Total giving in the most recent year was $8,249,628.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports numerous cities across the United States, with particular concentration in Oregon, California, and New York. Geographic focus areas include Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $104,763,173 (as of 2024)
Total Giving: $8,249,628 (2024)
Total Revenue: $11,807,521 (2024)
Total Expenses: $35,411,592 (2024)
Number of Employees: 6 (as of 2024)
The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation and has maintained tax-exempt status since February 1995.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $104,763,173 | $85,787,092 | $75,367,354 |
| Revenue | $11,807,521 | $13,116,100 | $7,711,813 |
| Expenses | $35,411,592 | $5,367,617 | $4,466,541 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,159,704 | $4,457,634 | $3,099,565 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,683,627 | $1,958,333 | $919,152 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,062,895 | $3,411,481 | $2,992,513 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jordan D. Schnitzer — Executive Director and President. A West Coast businessman and philanthropist, Schnitzer is President and CEO of Schnitzer Properties, one of the West Coast's Top 10 private real estate owners with offices in six Western states. He carries on the legacy of his late parents, Harold and Arlene Schnitzer.
Jeffrey F. Nudelman — Secretary
Keith Rozgo — Treasurer
Arielle Schnitzer — Director and Vice President
Audria Schnitzer — Director and Vice President
Nancy Frisch — Director
Eric Rosenfeld — Director (began January 23, 2024)
Kristen Engfors — CommuniCare Program staff (40 hours/week)
Kelli Schlegelmilch — Program Coordinator
The foundation's board operates on a volunteer basis, with board members receiving no compensation. The foundation maintains dedicated paid staff to support its operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JORDAN D SCHNITZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY F NUDELMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JORDAN NOVINGER | VP, TAX (END. 10/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| ARIELLE SCHNITZER | DIRECTOR & VP | 1 | — |
| AUDRIA SCHNITZER | DIRECTOR & VP | 1 | — |
| KEITH ROZGO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NANCY FRISCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TANDILYN CAIN | VP, TAX (END. 4/30/2024) | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MATTOCKS | VP, TAX (BEG. 10/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| ERIC ROSENFELD | DIRECTOR (BEG. 1/23/2024) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**University of Oregon Gift** — The Schnitzer family made a $25 million gift to the University of Oregon.
Harold and Arlene Schnitzer honor next generation of givers - oregonlive.com**Portland State University Donation** — Jordan Schnitzer donated $10 million to Portland State University.
$1 Million Gift from Arlene Schnitzer and Jordan Schnitzer to Support Judaic**Judaic Studies Support** — A $1 million gift from Arlene Schnitzer and Jordan Schnitzer supported Judaic Studies at Portland State University.
Schnitzer Prize of the West - High Desert Museum**Student Grantmaking Growth** — Glencoe High School's Student Government Class distributed $16,188 through the Schnitzer Cares program in 2025, with funds directed to three local nonprofits: Clackamas Service Center ($5,000), HomePlate Youth Services ($5,000), and Project Homeless Connect Washington County ($6,188).
Schnitzer Foundation Invests Local**Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center** — The foundation continues to support the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center at OHSU, which opened in November 2007. Following Arlene Schnitzer's passing in April 2024, the foundation has renewed its commitment to the center's mission of improving health and quality of life for those living with diabetes.
Schnitzer Prize of the West - High Desert MuseumSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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