Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation is a private foundation in Westminster, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $433,506 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $30,750 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$433,506
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$30,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $466,184 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $395,834 | 10 | $14.8 million |
| 2023 | $466,184 | 13 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $433,506 | 14 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $363,956 |
| New York | 1 | $40,550 |
| Colorado | 1 | $24,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care | 2nd installment, 3rd and final installment of $100,000 grant for additional apn support. | $75,000 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Foundation Inc | 1st installment of pledge of $100,000 towards support of the developmental behavioral pediatric apn fellowship program. | $50,000 |
| John F Kennedy Medical Center Foundation | 1st installment of $475,000 pledge for the snyder school of nursing, plainfield, nj. | $50,000 |
| Seton Hall University | Scholarships - fall and spring semesters. | $50,000 |
| St Elizabeth University | Scholarships - fall and spring semesters. | $45,000 |
| Covenant House | 2nd fl porch repair and bottle filling station at raphaels life house in elizabeth, nj. | $40,550 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology Foundation | Scholarships - fall and spring semesters. | $37,500 |
| Younglife | Summer camp for teen moms from 5 areas in nj, including plainfield younglives program. | $24,000 |
| Caring Contact | Additional laptops for remote listeners. | $17,750 |
| Moms Helping Moms Foundation Inc | Grant to provide child car seats for the safe start safe ride program. | $15,000 |
| Elizabethport Presbyterian Center | Replacement of existing phone system at elizabethport center. | $10,500 |
| Kean University Foundation | Scholarships - fall and spring semesters. | $8,206 |
| Imagine Center for Coping With A Loss | 1st installment towards the organization's programs. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Gift in memory of a board member who passed away in 2025. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ray Cortese
- John Nolan
- Laura Stammel
- J Vernon Whittenburg
- Carey C Miller
- Ethel Washington
- Jessica Wolverton
- Shannon Cortese
- Tucker Cortese
- Paul Cortese
- Richard Cortese
Questions people ask
Does Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation give?
$433,506 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $30,750.
Who runs Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ray Cortese (Chairperson), John Nolan (Board Vice Chair), Laura Stammel (Treasurer) and J Vernon Whittenburg (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.