Schnitzer Arlene Vedic birth chart profile
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Schnitzer Arlene

★ January 10, 1929 · Salem, Oregon
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Moon Sign
Sagittarius
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Sun Sign
Sagittarius
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Ketu / Rahu / Saturn · Sep 2026 – Nov 2026
ArtEntrepreneurPhilanthropistExtemely RichDestiny Number 6Soul Number 22Personality Number 9Karmic Debt 19
Biography

Who is Schnitzer Arlene?

American arts patron and philanthropist, noted as the founder and director of the Fountain Gallery, established in Portland to showcase artists in the Pacific Northwest. She is the namesake of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, a performing arts center in Portland, Oregon. In 1949, Arlene Director met and married Harold Schnitzer (1923–2011), who worked at Schnitzer Steel Industries before founding Harsch Investment Properties in 1950. The couple had one son, Jordan, in 1951. Between 1993 and 2011, the couple donated more than $80 million, helping to establish institutions such as the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center (2007) at the Oregon Health & Science University and expand the Portland Art Museum. Harold Schnitzer died in 2011; he and Arlene were married for 62 years. In 2013, in memory of her husband, Arlene donated $2.3 million to Portland State University for the construction of a three-story glass tower at Lincoln Hall. Both Arlene and Harold attended high school in Lincoln Hall. Arlene Schnitzer died in Portland, Oregon on the afternoon of 4 April 2020 at age 91. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Jun 21, 2026

Arlene Schnitzer

Born January 10, 1929, in Salem, Oregon, United States, Arlene Schnitzer is a renowned philanthropist and arts patron best known for her long-standing support of Portland’s cultural institutions.

Public Highlights

  • Prominent donor and arts advocate in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Co‑founder of the Arlene Schnitzer Family Foundation, which funds arts, education and community initiatives.
  • Associated with the nonprofit ecosystem of Portland, Oregon, including the arts and cultural sector.
  • The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland is named in her honor, reflecting her impact on the arts scene.

Legacy and Projects

Her philanthropy has helped sustain major arts organizations and educational programs across Oregon. The foundation and related charitable efforts continue to support arts programming, youth education and nonprofit capacity-building through grants and partnerships.

News & Public Coverage

Public reporting tends to emphasize the ongoing impact of her philanthropic legacy through the foundation and the institutions named after her. Specific recent news items about Arlene Schnitzer personally are limited; most coverage centers on the continued activity of the Schnitzer family philanthropy and affiliated arts organizations.

Social Media & Online Presence

There are no widely verified personal social media profiles for Arlene Schnitzer. Public engagement is typically via the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Family Foundation and partner arts organizations that share news about grants, events and initiatives.

Selected References

For authoritative information, explore the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall history and the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Family Foundation's official communications and donor acknowledgments.

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Which planetary combinations are in Schnitzer Arlene's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Schnitzer Arlene's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Schnitzer Arlene running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Schnitzer Arlene is currently in the Ketu mahadasha, running from Sep 9, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026.

PREVIOUSJul 18, 2026 - Sep 9, 2026
Ketu / Rahu / Jupiter
NOWSep 9, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Ketu / Rahu / Saturn
NEXTNov 8, 2026 - Jan 2, 2027
Ketu / Rahu / Mercury
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What do Schnitzer Arlene's numerology numbers say?

Schnitzer Arlene's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 22, Personality 9, Karmic Debt 19.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
22

Chaldean Soul 22 desires to build something lasting. It seeks disciplined execution of a big vision with practical steps.

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

⚖Karmic Debt
19

Chaldean Karmic Debt 19 indicates lessons of independence with respect for others. It asks balanced leadership—stand strong, but do not isolate or dominate.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1949
Relationship
Marriage 1949 (Harold Schnitzer)
2011
Death
Death of Mate 27 April 2011 (Harold Schnitzer)
2020
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 4 April 2020 (Age 91)
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