Snave Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Snave Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $639,152 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $52,000. 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$639,152
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $637,150 the year before.
70% of its 2024 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 | $637,150 | 62 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $639,152 | 67 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Snave 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 Snave Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $151,200 |
| Georgia | 6 | $120,367 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $115,000 |
| Vermont | 8 | $76,630 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $51,000 |
| California | 2 | $47,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $26,937 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 6 | $10,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $8,018 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester | General purpose | $52,000 |
| The Museum School | General purpose | $50,200 |
| Addison Housing Works | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends World Committee for Consultation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Inspiritus | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Carroll School | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Westfield Friends School | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Reading Partners Los Angeles | General purpose | $45,000 |
| William Penn Charter | General purpose | $40,000 |
| The Clothesline for Arlington Kids | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Thee Quaker Project | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Loyola University & Ecovoice Project | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Middlebury Community Music Center | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Avondale Elementary School Education Foundation | General purpose | $16,667 |
| Germantown Friends School | General purpose | $9,500 |
| Arch Street Meeting House Prreservation Trust | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Connecticut College | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hampshire College | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Inc | General purpose | $4,000 |
| St Brendan School | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | General purpose | $3,250 |
| Mal's Pals Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Library Company of Philadelphia | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Guilford Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Ilsley Library | General purpose | $2,030 |
| Cityarts Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends Council on Education | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalahinc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Joy's Promise Canine Rescue | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Operation Airdrop Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St James School | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Fiaria Project Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Jenkintown Education Foundation | General purpose | $1,350 |
| Abington Health | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Evans
- Allison Cooper
- Evan Kravitz
- Jacqueline Durant
- Erik Remsen
- Brian Durant
Questions people ask
Does Snave Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Snave Foundation give?
$639,152 in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Snave Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter A Evans (Sec/Executive Trustee), Allison Cooper (Trustee), Evan Kravitz (Trustee) and Jacqueline Durant (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Snave Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.