WP Snyder III Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,200 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $34,900. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$220,200
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$34,900
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $199,418 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $226,100 | 25 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $199,418 | 25 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $220,200 | 32 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Taxpayer PO Box 247, Sewickley, PA 15143 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 281-6090 |
| What to submit |
What WP Snyder III Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $190,200 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,500 |
| New York | 2 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Center for the Arts | General | $34,900 |
| Qvrfdf | General | $24,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | General | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | General | $15,000 |
| Hingham Maritime Center | General | $10,000 |
| Sewickley Presbyterian Church | General | $10,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon Fund | General | $6,500 |
| NYU Stern Parents Fund | General | $6,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery | Dr. Joseph maroon research | $6,000 |
| Ambridge Center for Hope | General | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh | General | $6,000 |
| Clear Thoughts Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| The Little Fox Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Allegheny Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | General | $5,000 |
| Wyep | General | $5,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Hosanna House Inc | General | $4,000 |
| YMCA of the Sewickley Valley | General | $3,800 |
| Sewickley Heights History Center | General | $3,500 |
| The Borough of Sewickley Heights | General | $3,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association | General | $3,000 |
| Union Aid Society | General | $3,000 |
| Laughlin Children's Center | General | $3,000 |
| Sewickley Community Center | General | $3,000 |
| Aleppo Township VFC | General | $3,000 |
| The Lindsay Theater | General | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $3,000 |
| The Pittsburgh-Muskoka Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Old Sewickley Post Office Corporation | General | $2,000 |
| Ketchum Fire Department | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Brandon Snyder
- W P Snyder V
- James Brandon Snyder Jr
- Sarah Lynn Snyder Seay
Questions people ask
Does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund give?
$220,200 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs WP Snyder III Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists J Brandon Snyder (Trustee), W P Snyder V (Trustee), James Brandon Snyder Jr (Trustee) and Sarah Lynn Snyder Seay (Trustee).
What does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.