Snider Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Snider Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $70,000. 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$116,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 14 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $116,500 | 16 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Snider 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 Snider Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $104,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bidmc | General support | $70,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $4,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General support | $3,000 |
| Fjecc | General support | $3,000 |
| Tenacity | General support | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $2,500 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | General support | $2,000 |
| Mspca | General support | $2,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General support | $2,000 |
| Arnold Arboretum | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Bread | General support | $2,000 |
| Harvard School of Public Health | General support | $2,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Budge
- Paul Snider
- Andrew Snider
Questions people ask
Does Snider Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Snider Family Foundation give?
$116,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Snider Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Budge (Director), Paul Snider (Director) and Andrew Snider (Director).
What does Snider Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.