Snook Foundation
Accepts applications
Snook Foundation is a private foundation in Foley, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $877,867 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $410,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$877,867
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$410,000
- Assets$26.8 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 26 | $27.1 million |
| 2024 | $877,867 | 30 | $26.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Snook Foundation PO Box 1267, Foley, AL 36536 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 952-5810, info@snookfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Application form can be obtained from tom lee, P.O. Box 1267, foley, al 36536 (251) 952-5810 |
| Restrictions | To qualify for funding from the snook foundation applicants must have a current tax exempt status and should operate in the original gulf telephone service area which encompasses north to loxley and stapleton, east to lillian, west to fish river/marlow/summerdale, and south |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Snook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 28 | $867,867 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snook Christian Academy | Funds for education to children | $410,000 |
| Snook Christian Academy | Funds for new fire alarm system | $77,639 |
| Carehouse | Funds for program operations | $40,034 |
| South Baldwin Education Foundation | Funds for program operations | $37,500 |
| Prodisee Pantry | Funds for indigent families assis | $35,000 |
| Good Counsel Mary's Shelter GC | Funds for for program operations | $32,000 |
| Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation | Funds for program operations | $27,530 |
| American Heart Association | Funds to purchase infant cpr kits | $25,000 |
| Ecumenical Ministries | Funds for program operations | $25,000 |
| Lillian Voluntgeer Fire Department | Funds to support the program | $25,000 |
| North Baldwin Animal Shelter | General support | $20,000 |
| Under His Wings | Funds for program operations | $15,000 |
| Family Promise of Baldwin County | Funds to suport program operations | $15,000 |
| Baldwin County Education Coalition | To provide supplies for students | $10,000 |
| South Baldwin Literacy Council | Funds for program operations | $10,000 |
| The Lighthouse | Funds to support program operations | $10,000 |
| United Way of Baldwin County | Funds for program operations | $6,000 |
| Waterfront Rescue Misssion | Funds to provide a shelter | $5,100 |
| Liberty Learning Foundation | Funds to support program activities | $5,000 |
| One More Moment | Funds for program operations | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Source | Funds for program operations | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Funds for program operations | $5,000 |
| Covenant Hospice Foundation | Funds to support families in need | $5,000 |
| Feeding Gulf Coast | Provide funds for childrens' meals | $5,000 |
| The Sea Glass Initiative | Provide funds for program operations | $5,000 |
| Christian Service Center | Funds for meals for people in need | $5,000 |
| Rapahope Childrens' Retreat Found | Funds tfor program operations | $4,064 |
| Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast | Funds to support program operations | $3,000 |
| Community Services for Vision Rehab | Funds to prove vision services | $3,000 |
| Foley High School-Sports Medicine | Funds used to enhance ems coverage | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Y Snook
- Rosemary Johnston
- Melanie Lsmith
- William L Lambert
- M Mort Swaim
- Brenda Lee
Questions people ask
Does Snook Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Snook Foundation give?
$877,867 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Snook Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marjorie Y Snook (Trustee), Rosemary Johnston (Trustee), Melanie Lsmith (Trustee) and William L Lambert (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Snook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.