Snapp Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Snapp Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,550 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,550
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,262 | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 25 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $70,550 | 27 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Snapp Family 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.
What Snapp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $39,050 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,500 |
| New York | 4 | $2,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Mitty High School | The school embraces the catholic educational mission of developing community, teaching the gospel message, and promoting service, peace, and justice. | $20,000 |
| Saint Martin of Tours | For annual diocesan appeal and parish. | $15,000 |
| Naval Academy Athletic Assocation | A non-profit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the athletic contests of the midshipmen of the united states naval academy" in accordance with the policy of the superintendent of the academy. | $10,000 |
| University of Detroit Jesuit High School | To support the annual fund drive. | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To help support higher education. | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Empowering the next generation from campuses to communities to capitals. | $2,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Dedicated to the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, & traditional values. | $2,000 |
| American Center for Law & Justice | Dedicated to the ideal that religious freedom & freedom of speech are inalienable, god-given rights. | $1,000 |
| Angela Hospice | To provide comprehensive, compassionate, & christ like care to adults & children in the communities we serve. | $1,000 |
| Bellarmine High School | A community of men and women gathered together by god for the purpose of educating the student to seek justice and truth throughout his life. | $1,000 |
| Juditial Watch | Judicial watch, inc.is a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation, which promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law. | $1,000 |
| National Foundation for Gun Rights | To provide students in grades 9 through 12 with an individualized education in a faith-based, character-building setting with a focus on academic excellence. | $1,000 |
| Providence of St Joseph | Providence saint joseph medical center is a faith-based, non-profit, acute-care hospital in burbank, california. Established by the sisters of providence in the 1940s, | $1,000 |
| Sunnyvale Historical Society & Museum | To preserve, archive and present the history of sunnyvale | $1,000 |
| The Wounded Warrior Project | To help support a variety of programs & services for wounded veterans of military action. | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To advocate for conservative values on high school, college, and university campuses. | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | A place with deep traditions focused on creating brighter futures. | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | The tunnel to towers foundation is a charitable organization founded in tribute to new york fire department firefighter stephen siller, who was killed on september 1, 2001. | $750 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Catholic relief services carries out the commitment of the bishops of the united states to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. | $500 |
| Cnewa | To help clinics, schools, orphanages and churches provide the essentials that struggling people need. | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Doctors without borders is on the ground in over 70 countries--providing urgently needed humanitarian aid in moments of crisis and conflict. | $500 |
| KDFC | To provide a positive impact on individuals & comminities by championing the power of classical music. | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma LLS | We make thoughtful investments in blood cancer research that will lead to scientific breakthroughs that will improve and save the lives of patients. | $500 |
| The Salvatiion Army | Its mission is to preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. | $500 |
| The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley | Promoting the principles of american liberty & freedom through timely & topical education. | $300 |
| National Police Association | The npa defends law enforcement agencies, officers, their supporters and the public using litigation, communications, activism, and advocacy. | $250 |
| San Jose Police Officers Association | The san jose police officers' association charitable foundation (sjpoa cf) was founded in 1985 and provides financial support to charitable organizations within the community. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Snapp
- Joseph William Snapp
- Lawrence Anthony Snapp
- Carol A Brinton
Questions people ask
Does Snapp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Snapp Family Foundation give?
$70,550 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Snapp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Snapp (President), Joseph William Snapp (Director), Lawrence Anthony Snapp (Director) and Carol A Brinton (Director).
What does Snapp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.