Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Independence, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,283 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $38,000. 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$77,283
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,901 the year before.
13% 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 | $81,472 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $73,901 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $77,283 | 9 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust 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 Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | $73,283 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Contribution to scholarship fund | $38,000 |
| Friends of Fontana Park Inc | Contribution to general fund | $17,283 |
| Hawkeye Community College Foundatio | Contribution to scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Foundati | Contribution to scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Contribution to scholarship fund | $4,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Contribution to scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University | Contribution to scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Morningside College | Contribution to scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to scholarship fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aj Flickinger
- Leo Kerkove
- Jerry Franz
Questions people ask
Does Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust give?
$77,283 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Aj Flickinger (Trustee), Leo Kerkove (Trustee) and Jerry Franz (Trustee).
What does Orlan Snyder Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.