The Schnitzer Family Foundation
EIN 363486315
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$457K
214 grants · $57K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$2K
grant size
86%
deep partner · 50/58 multi-year
repeat
$1.8M
Assets (2023)
58
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BARBARA K SCHNITZER
Phone
(312) 218-4618
Deadlines
CONSIDERED AS RECEIVED
How to Apply
LETTER STATING INTENT AND RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE OF APPLICANT
Restrictions
NO RESTRICTIONS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $68K | $1.3M | $49K | 43 |
| 2017 | $67K | $1.4M | $48K | 39 |
| 2020 | $72K | $1.6M | $64K | 36 |
| 2021 | $74K | $1.9M | $28K | 33 |
| 2022 | $86K | $1.8M | $40K | 31 |
| 2023 | $90K | $1.8M | $43K | 32 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 214 grants on record
Minimum
$60
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$22K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TS
Thomas J Schnitzer
President
Leadership
BS
Barbara K Schnitzer
Treasurer
Leadership
AS
Andrea Schnitzer
Secretary
Leadership
TS
Thomas J Schnitzer
President
Leadership
BS
Barbara K Schnitzer
Treasurer
Leadership
AS
Andrea Schnitzer
Secretary
Leadership
TS
Thomas J Schnitzer
President
Leadership
BS
Barbara K Schnitzer
Treasurer
Leadership
AS
Andrea Schnitzer
Secretary
Leadership
TS
Thomas J Schnitzer
President
Leadership
BS
Barbara K Schnitzer
Treasurer
Leadership
AS
Andrea Schnitzer
Secretary
Leadership
TS
Thomas J Schnitzer
President
Leadership
BS
Barbara K Schnitzer
Treasurer
Leadership
AS
Andrea Schnitzer
Secretary
Leadership
TS
Thomas J Schnitzer
President
Leadership
BS
Barbara K Schnitzer
Treasurer
Leadership
AS
Andrea Schnitzer
Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (214 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $22,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $21,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $17,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Midwest Access Project | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Midwest Access Project | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| Benedictine Foundation | Ridgely, MD | $7,500 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | $7,500 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| Kam Isaiah Israel Congregation | Chicago, IL | $7,350 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Miriam'S Kitchen | Washington, DC | $5,500 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Benedictine Foundation | Ridgely, MD | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Benedictine Foundation | Ridgely, MD | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Hias | Silver Springs, MD | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| Whirlwind Wheelchair | Berkeley, CA | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2016 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2017 |
| Benedictine Foundation | Ridgely, MD | $5,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | 2017 |