Fred B Snite Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred B Snite Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,204 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,204
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $901,265 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 | $901,265 | 27 | $21.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Sackley 736 N Western Avenue Suite 394, Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 446-7705 |
| What to submit | A letter with background information of the organization and reasons for request of funds. Copy of IRS determination letter is required. |
| Restrictions | The foundation only contributes to public charities which are tax-exempt organizations under internal revenue code |
What Fred B Snite Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $529,901 |
| California | 3 | $196,289 |
| Indiana | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 3 | $95,624 |
| Florida | 5 | $85,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,993 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Further donee's charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | Further donee's charitable purpose | $101,289 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Further donee's charitable purpose | $101,289 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Further donee's charitable purpose | $70,000 |
| Misericordia | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,862 |
| Big Shoulders | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,862 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,628 |
| St Ann School | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Further donee's charitable purpose | $40,429 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Further donee's charitable purpose | $35,647 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Chicago | Further donee's charitable purpose | $35,322 |
| Els for Autism Foundation | Further donee's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lift Up the Vulnerable | Further donee's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lighthouse for Hope | Further donee's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,993 |
| Wellness House | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,213 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,195 |
| Gift of Adoption | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Michael's Catholic School | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Bonaventure Catholic Church | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St John of the Cross | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Christ Child Society | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Roseland Training Center | Further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Chiera Family Foundation | Further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | Further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,078 |
| St Therese de Lisieux | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Leo University | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Legacy Guild | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lisle Baseball-Softball | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Sackley
- Katherine B Miszklevitz
- Theresa Rassas
- Patrick Sackley
- Lance Williams
- Patricia Nahigian
- LT Colonel Sean Rassas
- Reese Marcusson
Questions people ask
Does Fred B Snite Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fred B Snite Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,204.
Who runs Fred B Snite Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Sackley (President), Katherine B Miszklevitz (Vice President), Theresa Rassas (Vice President) and Patrick Sackley (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Fred B Snite Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.