The Mardi Schnitzer Spitzer Foundation concentrates its modest giving on two clear priorities: local Jewish communal support and biomedical research into myeloma and bone cancer. Most dollars go to repeat grants for a small set of organizations, indicating relationship-driven, mission-focused philanthropy rather than broad-based grantmaking. Grants appear to be regionally oriented (Greater Portland / Oregon-area) and targeted to organizational operational support.
Highly concentrated and relationship-based: a small number of repeat grants to two primary organizations account for virtually all giving; grants are modest in number but meaningful in size relative to total assets.
Mardi Schnitzer Spitzer Foundation gives most of its recent support to a small circle of repeat grantees, with Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research standing out as the clearest anchors. The pattern is consistent across 2023 through 2025: a major share of grants goes back to the same organizations, often for mission support, which points to relationship-based philanthropy rather than a one-time project model. The foundation’s giving sits at the intersection of Jewish communal support and biomedical research. One track centers on Jewish life in the Portland area, where the foundation has backed Jewish Federation of Greater Portland multiple times. The other track supports research into myeloma and bone cancer, with repeated grants to Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research. Around those core commitments, the foundation also funds Oregon-based health, camp, senior-care, and community organizations, all within a regional grantmaking pattern. Its recent grants are not spread broadly across many fields; instead, they concentrate on a limited set of organizations that recur year after year. That makes the foundation useful to researchers looking for funders with stable, recurring support for local Jewish institutions and disease-focused research groups, plus targeted grants to nearby nonprofits in the Portland and Oregon ecosystem.
Jewish communal support is one of the foundation’s clearest priorities. In 2025, it gave $16,536 to Jewish Federation of Greater Portland to accomplish its mission, following a $15,000 grant in 2024 and a $20,350 grant in 2023. That repeated support suggests an ongoing relationship with the Portland Jewish community. Biomedical research is the other central track. The foundation awarded $10,000 in 2025 to Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, matching the same amount it gave in both 2023 and 2024. That three-year pattern shows sustained support for research tied to myeloma and bone cancer. The foundation also supports women’s health and related clinical work through OHSU. In 2025 it gave $5,000 to Ohsu Foundation for the OHSU Center for Women’s Health Circle of Giving, and it also made grants to Ohsu Foundation and Ohsu-knight Cancer Institute in earlier years.
$40K
$6K
$26K
$43K
Most grants fall between $450 and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$450
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Notable grantees: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, Other small local nonprofits/charitable organizations in the Portland/Oregon area
Typical grant size is modest: the 25th percentile is $450, the median is $2,250, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. The distribution shows a small number of larger gifts and many smaller awards layered around them. Grants recur across multiple years for several organizations, especially the main Jewish communal and research grantees, which indicates repeat support rather than one-off funding. The foundation appears to function as a family or private foundation, and the available data points to targeted operating or mission support rather than open application-based grantmaking. It does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
The foundation gives primarily in Oregon, where 54% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state’s grant geography. Portland-area organizations appear often, including Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, and nearby civic and health institutions. Outside Oregon, grants also reach West Hollywood, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and New York City. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 42 grants in the United States.
The foundation’s recent grants center on Jewish communal support in Greater Portland and biomedical research into myeloma and bone cancer. It also supports related Oregon health and community organizations, including women’s health, cancer care, camp, and senior-service groups.
The grant-size profile is small to mid-sized. The 25th percentile is $450, the median is $2,250, and the 75th percentile is $5,000.
Yes. Several grantees recur from 2023 through 2025, including Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research. The repeated awards suggest ongoing relationships and steady support.
Most grants go to Oregon recipients, and 54% of grants are awarded to organizations in the foundation’s HQ state. Portland, Tigard, and Beaverton show up repeatedly among recipient locations.
No. The foundation’s profile shows funds individuals as false and makes program-related investments as false.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHSU FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $20,000 | 2026 | OHSU CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH CIRCLE OF GIVING AND KNIGHT CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES. |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND | TIGARD, OR | $15,000 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| B'NAI B'RITH CAMP | BEAVERTON, OR | $5,400 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| 4SHAYJ FOUNDATION | INDIO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL | PORTLAND, OR | $4,000 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| GIFTED WISHES | BEAVERTON, OR | $2,000 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| BLOOD CANCER UNITED INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND USA | NEW YORK, NY | $150 | 2026 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND | TIGARD, OR | $16,536 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| INSTITUTE FOR MYELOMA & BONE CANCER RESEARCH | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| OHSU FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2025 | OHSU CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH CIRCLE OF GIVING |
| HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| B'NAI B'RITH CAMP | BEAVERTON, OR | $2,000 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | PORTLAND, OR | $528 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| GIFTED WISHES | BEAVERTON, OR | $500 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| CHILDHELP | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $100 | 2025 | INDIAN WELLS CHAPTER |
| SEACREST VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES | ENCINITAS, CA | $100 | 2025 | MILTON AND MADELINE GOLDBBERG RESIDENT ASSISTANCE FUND |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND USA | NEW YORK, NY | $100 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| PROVIDENCE PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | $100 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| THE DOUGY CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | $52 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| EVANS SCHOLARS HOUSE | EUGENE, OR | $50 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| THE FRESHWATER TRUST | PORTLAND, OR | $50 | 2025 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND | TIGARD, OR | $15,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| INSTITUTE FOR MYELOMA & BONE CANCER RESEARCH | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| OHSU-KNIGHT CANCER INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| OHSU FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL | PORTLAND, OR | $3,050 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| CEDAR SINAI PARK | PORTLAND, OR | $2,500 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| B'NAI B'RITH CAMP | BEAVERTON, OR | $2,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND USA | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| MJCC | PORTLAND, OR | $1,800 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| BBYO | WASHINGTON DC, WA | $500 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| DOERNBECHER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | PORTLAND, OR | $300 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| DONALD CHALKEN BITA PROGRAM | SACRAMENTO, CA | $100 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM | PORTLAND, OR | $100 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $100 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | CHICAGO, IL | $100 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| UCSF FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50 | 2024 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PORTLAND | TIGARD, OR | $20,350 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| INSTITUTE FOR MYELOMA & BONE CANCER RESEARCH | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| OHSU FOUNDATION | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION | LA QUINTA, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| B'NAI B'RITH CAMP | BEAVERTON, OR | $4,000 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL | PORTLAND, OR | $3,000 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| CEDAR SINAI PARK | PORTLAND, OR | $2,750 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE DESERT | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | $1,200 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PALM DESERT, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
| GIFTED WISHES | BEAVERTON, OR | $500 | 2023 | TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION |
OHSU CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH CIRCLE OF GIVING AND KNIGHT CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES.
B'NAI B'RITH CAMP
$5,400TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION
$5,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
4SHAYJ FOUNDATION
$5,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
GIFTED WISHES
$2,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND USA
$150TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION
$5,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
B'NAI B'RITH CAMP
$2,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$528TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
GIFTED WISHES
$500TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
SEACREST VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
$100MILTON AND MADELINE GOLDBBERG RESIDENT ASSISTANCE FUND
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND USA
$100TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
EVANS SCHOLARS HOUSE
$50TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION
$5,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
OHSU-KNIGHT CANCER INSTITUTE
$5,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
$3,050TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
CEDAR SINAI PARK
$2,500TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
B'NAI B'RITH CAMP
$2,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND USA
$2,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
BBYO
$500TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
DOERNBECHER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$300TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
DONALD CHALKEN BITA PROGRAM
$100TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
OREGON JEWISH MUSEUM
$100TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
$100TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
UCSF FOUNDATION
$50TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
HARMON RECOVERY FOUNDATION
$5,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
B'NAI B'RITH CAMP
$4,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL
$3,000TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
CEDAR SINAI PARK
$2,750TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION
GIFTED WISHES
$500TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION