SNL Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SNL Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,272 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,076 and the largest $25,866. 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$205,272
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,076
- Largest grant$25,866
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $136,573 the year before.
42% 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 | $136,573 | 15 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $205,272 | 19 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
SNL 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 SNL Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $117,012 |
| New York | 4 | $57,809 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,375 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,076 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Forward | General | $25,866 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | General | $25,045 |
| Just Detention International | General | $25,041 |
| Moca | General | $25,027 |
| Amnesty International USA | General | $25,000 |
| The Marshall Project | General | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Center for Reproductive Health Law & Policy | $15,130 |
| New Village Grls Academy | General | $10,000 |
| CalMatters | General | $7,500 |
| RepresentUS | General | $5,076 |
| Global Health Partners | General | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California | General | $3,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General | $2,809 |
| Center for Study Political Graphics | General | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation of Southern Califor | General | $1,860 |
| Western Center on Law and Poverty | General | $1,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Penn Museum | $330 |
| Hammer Museum | General | $67 |
| California Community Foundation | General | $21 |
Officers and trustees
- Shari Leinwand
Questions people ask
Does SNL Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SNL Foundation give?
$205,272 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,076.
Who runs SNL Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shari Leinwand (Trustee).
What does SNL Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.