Hubert & Ludmila Schlesinger Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of community-focused initiatives. Its mission centers on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through funding for general operations of nonprofits that provide essential services, such as food assistance, housing, and educational programs. The foundation prioritizes support for organizations that empower women, promote arts and culture, and address food insecurity. It primarily serves the Portland area, reflecting a commitment to local community development and human services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize Portland-area nonprofits that need general operating support for human services, community programs, housing or food-security work and can be reached through local networks or mailed inquiry.
Good Fit
- • Located in Portland or elsewhere in Oregon.
- • Seeking general operating or modest program support in the $1k–$17k range.
- • Track record in human services, community centers, food access, housing, women’s services, or children’s arts.
- • Has local credibility or an introduction from a known community organization.
- • Able to submit concise written materials by mail and follow up by phone.
Geography
Observed grants across the three available years are limited to Oregon and are concentrated in Portland, indicating a locally focused footprint.
Recipient Variety
Each year shows multiple independent grantees (seven to nine recipients per year, eight in the latest year) spanning human services, housing, food access and arts; patterns include both recurring grantees and a small number of new entrants.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows a couple of new recipients in the latest year and the foundation publishes rolling submission instructions by mail, but most dollars go to recurring local organizations and selection appears relationship-influenced, so new entrants are plausible but likely selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
