The Snider Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Snider Foundation is a private foundation in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $140 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $17,872 and the largest $27.7 million. 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$140 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$17,872
- Largest grant$27.7 million
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.1 million the year before.
49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $35.1 million | 168 | $145 million |
| 2023 | $10.1 million | 157 | $152 million |
| 2024 | $140 million | 92 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Snider 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 The Snider Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | $162 million |
| California | 18 | $505,695 |
| Maine | 9 | $278,815 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200,000 |
| New York | 11 | $83,963 |
| Maryland | 2 | $62,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Craig Snider Foundation | Grant support | $27.7 million |
| The Jay and Terry Snider Foundation | Grant support | $27.7 million |
| The Lindy Snider Foundation | Grant support | $27.7 million |
| The Sarena Snider Foundation | Grant support | $27.7 million |
| The Tina Snider Foundation | Grant support | $22.7 million |
| The Tina Snider Foundation | Grant support | $9.3 million |
| The Craig Snider Foundation | Grant support | $3.1 million |
| The Jay and Terry Snider Foundation | Grant support | $3.1 million |
| The Lindy Snider Foundation | Grant support | $3.1 million |
| The Sarena Snider Foundation | Grant support | $3.1 million |
| The Craig Snider Foundation | Grant support | $1.4 million |
| The Jay and Terry Snider Foundation | Grant support | $1.4 million |
| The Lindy Snider Foundation | Grant support | $1.4 million |
| The Sarena Snider Foundation | Grant support | $1.4 million |
| Beyond Celiac (National Foundation for Celiac Awareness) | Neurological research | $216,280 |
| Center for Security Policy | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Electric Infrastructure Security Council | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | Building capacity of the curatorial department | $100,000 |
| Ideas Matter | Free speech education | $100,000 |
| Library Company of Philadelphia | General operating support | $100,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation - the Institute for Visual History and Education | 2024 ambassadors for humanity gala | $100,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation - the Institute for Visual History and Education | Weitzman partnership | $100,000 |
| Ayn Rand Institute | Morality of capitalism course | $85,020 |
| Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed | General operating support | $70,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | Ed snider center for enterprise and markets | $60,000 |
| Thomas College | Athletics | $57,147 |
| Susquehanna Art Museum | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Penn global documentary institute | $50,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Capital campaign | $33,334 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Capital campaign | $33,334 |
| Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Art ball | $25,000 |
| Boothbay Regional Development Corporation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Boothbay Regional Development Corporation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | One person crying project | $25,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | The quiet epidemic | $25,000 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | Ball on the square | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Next Step Fund Inc | Philadelphia chapter | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Snider
- Lindy Snider
- Thomas Beach
- Craig Snider
- Sarena Snider
Questions people ask
Does The Snider Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Snider Foundation give?
$140 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $17,872.
Who runs The Snider Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Snider (President), Lindy Snider (Vice President), Thomas Beach (Treasurer) and Craig Snider (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Snider Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.