Schlesinger Family Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-0818169 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK SCHLESINGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 SW ALDER STREET SUITE 1221, PORTLAND OR 97205 |
| Phone | 5032234129 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING ORGANIZATION AND INTENDED USE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohsu Foundation | Portland, OR | Global program scholarship | $50,000 |
| James Beard Public Market | Portland, OR | General operating support | $41,000 |
| Freshwater Trust | Portland, OR | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Dpi Housing Inc (Dpihou) | Portland, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy Inc | Seaside, OR | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Helping Hands Re-Entry Outreach Centers | Seaside, OR | Bybee lakes hope center | $10,000 |
| Oregon Parks Forever | Portland, OR | Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Tryon Creek (Fritry) | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre (Orebal) | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Solve (Solve) | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| College Possible Oregon | Portland, OR | College success program for mentorships | $5,000 |
| Nw Association for Blind Athletes | Vancouver, WA | Program services | $5,000 |
| Oregon Humanities | Portland, OR | Public program grant | $5,000 |
| Adopt One Block (Adoone) | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Linfield University (Linuni) | Portland, OR | General operating support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $215,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631949349100018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-0818169
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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