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Schnitzer Cares: Student Grantmaking

Schnitzer Cares: Student Grantmaking

About Schnitzer Cares

Schnitzer Cares: Student Grantmaking is one of the largest youth-led grantmaking programs in the country. The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation puts students in charge of spending millions on community projects—their way. It’s grassroots philanthropy in action.

Student participants

10,130+

Student participants

Granted to 512 nonprofits + schools

$6,345,542+

Granted to 512 nonprofits + schools

in Oregon

28 Years

in Oregon

For Non Profits

Each year, student grantmakers across Oregon define their own funding priorities based on the issues they care about most, from mental health to housing, food insecurity to the arts. If you're a nonprofit interested in receiving funding, click below to find out more.

For Non Profits

For Prospective Schools

Schnitzer Cares takes place over the course of a school year and each group recieves the dedicated support of a Schnitzer Cares staff member and Resource binder to guide them through the year. If you are interested in doing Schnitzer Cares at your school, click below to find out more.

For Prospective Schools

Meet the Team

Our dedicated team assists students and teachers throughout the school year through both direct and behind-the-scenes support.

Meet the Team

News

See students in action and catch up on the latest Schnitzer Cares news.

News

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