Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $475,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$575,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$475,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $515,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $450,000 | 4 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $515,000 | 3 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $575,000 | 4 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward Vanhorn 175 E Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (678) 462-8448, edward@snpafoundation.org |
| What to submit | Snpa foundation has a link to its grant funding application. The grant application requests the following information from applicants: organization name and address; name and title of person submitting the application; project name; description; amount being requested; total project budget; and expected project completion date. |
| Deadlines | Grant application deadlines are march and september 15th of each year. |
| Restrictions | Projects must support educational oppportunities for the advancement of newspaper industry leaders, the creation of sustainable business models, and technology that supports the advancement of the news eco-system. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $475,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $65,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Newspapers Foundation | Provide support for research, educational seminars and workshops for the newspaper industry. | $475,000 |
| Center for Integrity in News Reporting | Excellence in journalism awards | $65,000 |
| Tiny News Collective | To support the la connor community news | $25,000 |
| Nlgja the Association of LGBTQ Journalists | Student journalism training | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lissa Walls Cribb
- David Woronoff
- Charles Hill Morris
- Edward Vanhorn
- Rufus Friday
- Les High
- Eliza Hussman Gaines
- John Bussian
- Nat Lea
- David Dunn-Rankin
- Catherine Boone Hadaway
- Pamela J Browning
- Patrick Dorsey
Questions people ask
Does Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant application deadlines are march and september 15th of each year..
How much does Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc give?
$575,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lissa Walls Cribb (Chair), David Woronoff (Vice Chair), Charles Hill Morris (Treasurer) and Edward Vanhorn (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.