OJCF: The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation Grant

The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation, part of OJCF, focuses on enhancing local Jewish projects in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Since its inception, it has awarded nearly $677,000 to over 30 organizations, emphasizing Jewish welfare, community building, and education. With grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, the foundation aims to foster collaboration and innovation while addressing critical community needs, benefiting a broad segment of the population.

The Leonard and Lois Schnitzer Charitable Supporting Foundation of OJCF
This supporting foundation prioritizes local Jewish projects that address the issues listed below. Over the past ten years the supporting foundation has granted nearly $677,000 to more than 30 organizations. Fifty-five percent of these grant dollars supported Jewish organizations impacting the Portland-area Jewish community. Last year, the supporting foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 - $10,000. The average grant size was $4,600.
The supporting foundation prioritizes projects that address:

• Jewish social welfare and healthJewish community building and developmentJewish education, culture, and arts
• Second priority is given to other projects (Jewish or general) involving Jewish culture that:
• Represent an innovative start-up effortPromote collaboration without duplicating servicesServe a broad segment of the entire community

Eligibility

Organizations that are a public charity, religious organization, or sponsored by a public charity.Organization must be based in  Oregon or Southwest Washington.