The Snyder Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Snyder Family Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $441,500 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $64,000. 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$441,500
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $375,500 the year before.
12% 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 | $319,500 | 78 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $375,500 | 80 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $441,500 | 78 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
The Snyder Family Fund 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 The Snyder Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $210,500 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $77,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $40,000 |
| New York | 16 | $32,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $26,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $24,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Borough of Sewickley Heights History Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $64,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| North Way Christian Community | General & Unrestricted and New sound system fund at Wexford Church | $24,000 |
| McCarter Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Lilabean Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| C&o Canal Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chatham University | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sewickley Academy | resurfacing of the Snyder Tennis Courts | $10,000 |
| Tanzanian Childrens Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center Inc | curriculum needs of the educational programs and camps offered to the community by the Fern Hollow Nature Center | $7,500 |
| Sewickley Public Library Inc | To purchase materials for the Children's Department | $7,500 |
| Trustees of Deerfield Academy | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Sewickley | scholarship fund to children within the community who are in need of financial assistance so that they may benefit from the YMCA programs | $7,500 |
| Osborne Home and School Association | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Endometriosis Foundation of Americainc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Ashley E. McMaster '09 Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Foundation for African Medicine and Education | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Island Health Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and | wish of a child who lives in the Sewickley, Pennsylvania area | $5,000 |
| National Geographic Society | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton Healthcare System Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Berner-Garde Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yinghua International School A NJ Nonprofit Corpor | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit | Men's Tennis Program, Women's Tennis Program, Sociology Department, and Communications Department | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Inc | Scholarship Fund for Girl Scouts who require financial assistance to participate in the program | $4,000 |
| Island Peoples Project | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Sewickley Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Bridge to Home Animal Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Homefront Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Milton School | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Christs Church Nursery School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda S Hayes
- Sam Hayes
- Whit Hayes
- Dixon Hayes Jr
- Lisa Maynard
- Carolyn S Miltenberger
- Nina Snyder
- G Whitney Snyder Jr
- Ashley Stephansky
Questions people ask
Does The Snyder Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Snyder Family Fund give?
$441,500 in tax year 2025, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Snyder Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda S Hayes (Pres, Trustee), Sam Hayes (Trustee), Whit Hayes (Trustee) and Dixon Hayes Jr (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Snyder Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.