Photowings
Preselected recipients only
Photowings is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $629,015 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $115,750 and the largest $174,547. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$629,015
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$115,750
- Largest grant$174,547
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $622,068 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $622,068 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $629,015 | 6 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Photowings says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Photowings funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $304,468 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $174,547 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The VII Foundation Inc | Vii insider partnership | $174,547 |
| Photoville | Photoville festival and year-round education programming partnership | $170,000 |
| Catchlight | Catchlight local education partnership | $150,000 |
| Eddie Adams Workshop Organization | Eddie adams workshop partnership t-shirts | $81,500 |
| The Everyday Projects | The essentials photography webinar series partnership translations and technical costs | $32,968 |
| W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund | W. Eugene smith photography grant partnership | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan R Katz-Snyder
- Katrina Morris
Questions people ask
Does Photowings accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Photowings give?
$629,015 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $115,750.
Who runs Photowings?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan R Katz-Snyder (President/Ceo) and Katrina Morris (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Photowings fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.