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Schlesinger Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1982. The principal officer is Selling Building. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $662K in 2011 to $4.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, California and Washington. According to available records, Schlesinger Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $682K, with a median grant of $13K. The foundation has distributed between $183K and $284K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $284K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Washington, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Schlesinger Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, WA.
Schlesinger Family Foundation has distributed a total of $682K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K.
Schlesinger Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (930818169) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Schlesinger Family Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul R Schlesinger | VICE PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caleb Schlesinger | SECRETARY & BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brand Schlesinger | TREASURER & BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Schlesinger | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hazel Schlesinger | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| N Josh Schlesinger | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Max Schlesinger | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Sterns | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark R Schlesinger | PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$267K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$4.6M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$215K
Contributions
$59K
Net Investment Income
$129K
Distribution Amount
$218K
Total: $3.5M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$682K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitzer CollegeENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Claremont, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Linfield UniversityWINE STUDIES PROGRAM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Mcminnville, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Oregon Zoo FoundationCONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Ohsu FoundationGLOBAL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Portland Community CollegeENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Usc Viterbi School Of EngineeringENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Freshwater TrustGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seaside, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Re-Entry Outreach CentersBYBEE LAKES HOPE CENTER | Seaside, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Parks ForeverENDOWMENT FUND | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Montessori NorthwestSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITY MONTESSORI NW STUDENTS | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Reading ResultsEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Willamette Falls TrustO'BRYANT SQUARE REDESIGN PROJECT | Oregon City, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Portland Parks FoundationO'BRYANT SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT SPONSORSHIP | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedUKRAINE RELIEF EFFORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| College Possible OregonCOLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAM FOR MENTORSHIPS | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Portland Community College FoundationENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Portland, OR | $24K | 2022 |
| Osu FoundationSCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | Corvallis, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| North Coast Land ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seaside, OR | $13K | 2022 |
| Oregon Coast AquariumMARINE WILDLIFE REHAB & EDUCATION CENTER | Newport, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Youth Music ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | West Linn, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| High Desert MuseumLITTLE WONDERS PROGRAM | Bend, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Dpi GroupGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Focus On Book ArtsFOCUS ON THE BOOKS CONFERENCE | Forest Grove, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Psu FoundationENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PLEDGE, $21,000; SIMON BENSON AWARDS, $11,917 | Portland, OR | $33K | 2020 |
| University Of Puget SoundENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AT SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | Tacoma, WA | $20K | 2020 |