Snap Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Snap Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$5.9 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$160 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.0 million the year before.
44% 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 | $8.0 million | 83 | $168 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 61 | $160 million |
How to apply
Snap Foundation 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 Snap Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 57 | $5.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $375,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Black Equity Collective | $250,000 |
| Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Etm-La Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Ghetto Film School la Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| La Plaza de Cultura Y Artes | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Latino Theater Company | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| P S Arts | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Arts for Healing and Justice Network | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Arts for L A | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| 826LA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Arts & Creative Expression Program | $100,000 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Barcid Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Community Partners | WriteGirl fund | $100,000 |
| Coop Careers Inc | COOP Careers LA Flagship Program Expansion fund | $100,000 |
| Diy Girls | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Get Lit Words Ignite Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Homeboy Art Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Insideout Writers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Journey House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Manifestworks | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | Otis College Report fund on the Creative Economy | $100,000 |
| P F Bresee Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Upstart Co-Lab fund | $100,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Self-Help Graphics and Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The H E Art Project | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Tia Chuchas Centro Cultural Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Venice Arts | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Young Storytellers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| A Noise Within | Education Program | $75,000 |
| Academy Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| ARTLAB21 Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Libros Schmibros fund | $75,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Crenshaw Dairy Mart - General Operating fund | $75,000 |
| Girls Inc of Greater Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Arquillos
- Juan Devis
- Kelly Kagan Law
- Betsy Kenny Lack
- Jonathon Locascio
- Pedro Marti
- Mary Ritti
- Katherine Tassi
Questions people ask
Does Snap Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Snap Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Snap Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Arquillos (Executive Director), Juan Devis (Dir, VICE CHAIR), Kelly Kagan Law (Dir, Chair) and Betsy Kenny Lack (Dir, Pres) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Snap Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.