GIVING LEGACY

The Schlesinger family's passionate commitment to higher education transforms lives. Now in its fourth generation, Schlesinger Companies, a Portland​-based real estate group, manages and develops landmark properties in the Pacific Northwest​. The Schlesinger Family Foundation was created to make a positive difference in the community.
 
 

Foundation Giving Since Inception: $2.5M

Notable Giving Achievements


University of Oregon School of Arts and Architecture Endowed Scholarship

Founded in 1914, the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and Allied Arts (A&AA) is dedicated to advancing the understanding, value, and quality of visual culture and the built, natural, and social environments through excellent and distinctive teaching, research, and creative endeavors. 


Randall Children’s Hospital Patient Room

A leader for decades in children's care, we have a new home for healing kids and their families.


Portland State University School of Business Classroom

As Oregon's most affordable public research university, we offer tremendous opportunity to 27,000 students from all backgrounds. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems.


  • A Virtuoso Evening Presenting Sponsor 1995-2005
  • 2010 JDRF Award Recipient  

  • 2015 Portland State University Simon Benson Award Recipient for Philanthropy

  • Albertina Kerr Classroom

  • Portland State University David Weisenberg Endowed Scholarship 

  • Portland State University Ralph & Bunny Schlesinger Endowed Scholarship

  • Oregon Health Science University Endowed Scholarship
  • Pitzer College Endowed Scholarship

  • 2015 Willamette Week Gift Guide 35 and Under Challenge Sponsor 

  • 2016 Willamette Week Gift Guide 35 and Under Challenge Sponsor

  • 2017 Willamette Week Gift Guide 35 and Under Challenge Sponsor