Snyder Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Snyder Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,700 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $7,500. 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$54,700
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,325 the year before.
21% 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 | $51,000 | 25 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $48,325 | 26 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $54,700 | 28 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Snyder 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 Snyder Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $32,200 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | General support | $7,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa | General support | $3,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Prairie State College Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $2,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General support | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General support | $1,600 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Paws Chicago | General support | $1,500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General support | $1,500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $1,500 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | General support | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | General support | $1,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn | General support | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Flossmoor Service League | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General support | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | $500 |
| Violet Foundation for Pediatic Brain Cancer | General support | $500 |
| Henry Schueler 41 & 9 Foundation | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Snyder Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Snyder Family Foundation give?
$54,700 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Snyder Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Snyder Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.