The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$59K
+26.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+26.7% YoY
About The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable
Based on IRS filings
The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,815,264 | $1,742,927 | $1,688,916 |
| Revenue | $99,987 | $28,536 | $82,104 |
| Expenses | $123,868 | $109,916 | $112,052 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99,987 | $28,436 | $82,104 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Greater Portland ($15,000), Mittleman Jewish Community Center ($10,400), B'nai B'rith Men's Camp Association ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B'NAI B'RITH MEN'S CAMP ASSOCIATION PORTLAND, OR | JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD SERVICES PORTLAND, OR | JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| MITTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PORTLAND, OR | JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,400 |
| OREGON COMMUNITY WAREHOUSE INC PORTLAND, OR | JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| THE OREGON HILLEL FOUNDATION EUGENE, OR | JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND TIGARD, OR | JEWISH COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLE ROMAIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRY SADIS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN SINGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH MENASHE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LOIS SCHNITZER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURIE KAYS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable?
The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable?
As of 2024, The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable holds $1.8M in total assets with $100K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $59K in 2024.
Where does The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable operate?
The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable has awarded grants in New York, Oregon.
What size grants does The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable award?
In 2024, The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable awarded 6 grants totaling $59K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable's EIN?
The Leonard & Lois Schnitzer Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1232435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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