The Snapdragon Book Foundation
Accepts applications
The Snapdragon Book Foundation is a private foundation in Katy, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,749 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,749
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,158 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $87,059 | 16 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $93,158 | 22 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $120,749 | 24 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stacy Birdsell 10223 Camden Garden Lane, Katy, TX 77494 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 374-5358 |
| What to submit | see website - https : snapdragonbookfoundation. org |
| Deadlines | January 2027 |
| Restrictions | Grants are currently limited to school libraries in the United States |
What The Snapdragon Book Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 2 | $18,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $13,457 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $9,155 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,844 |
| Maine | 1 | $6,100 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona School | books for school library | $10,000 |
| Academia Antonia Alonso Charter | books for school library | $10,000 |
| Harrison Elementary Promise Academy | books for school library | $10,000 |
| Dale Junior High School | books for school library | $10,000 |
| Joe Harrison Carter Elementary | books for school library | $8,000 |
| Lower Lee Elementary | books for school library | $6,920 |
| Owen Middle School | books for school library | $6,844 |
| North Hartsville Elementary School | books for school library | $6,537 |
| Delta Elementary | books for school library | $6,500 |
| Woodland Jr Sr High School | books for school library | $6,100 |
| Holmes Elementary | books for school library | $5,000 |
| Pathways | books for school library | $5,000 |
| Mt Vernon Enola School District | books for school library | $5,000 |
| Harbor Creek School District | books for school library | $3,600 |
| El Dorado High School | books for school library | $3,000 |
| North Fork High School | books for school library | $3,000 |
| Sweet Water High School | books for school library | $2,655 |
| Chiloquin Elementary School | books for school library | $2,300 |
| Pittsfield Public Schools | books for school library | $2,208 |
| Emerald Academy | books for school library | $2,100 |
| Sunnybrae Elementary School | books for school library | $2,000 |
| East Columbus Magnet Academy | books for school library | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Center for Student Success | books for school library | $1,500 |
| Center McMechen Elementary School | books for school library | $1,324 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Knickerbocker
- Clark Knickerbocker
- Steven Knickerbocker
- Elizabeth Nguyen
- Stacy Birdsell
- Jill McBrickerbocker
- Paul Knickerbocker
- Barbara Cash
- Michael McBrickerbocker
Questions people ask
Does The Snapdragon Book Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 2027.
How much does The Snapdragon Book Foundation give?
$120,749 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Snapdragon Book Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Knickerbocker (President), Clark Knickerbocker (VP), Steven Knickerbocker (Treasurer) and Elizabeth Nguyen (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Snapdragon Book Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.