Fred B Snite Foundation
The Fred B Snite Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to public charities, including educational institutions, social-service organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities, illness, or other needs.
Fred B Snite Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred B Snite Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state Illinois. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,122,807
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,088
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,204
- Total assets
- $15,052,148
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fred B Snite Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to send a letter with background information about the organization and reasons for the funding request; a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter is required. The foundation only contributes to public charities that are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Contact person listed on the filing: Margaret Sackley.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret Sackley
Mailing address: 736 N Western Avenue Suite 394, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 446-7705
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred B Snite Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($125K). Together the top 10 received $676K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 138 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Illinois received 47% of grant dollars, followed by California at 17%, Indiana at 11%, New York at 9%, and Florida at 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred B Snite Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $862K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $101,289 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $101,289 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $70,000 |
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,862 |
| Big Shoulders Chicago, IL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,862 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago Chicago, IL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,628 |
| St Ann School Chicago, IL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $40,429 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $35,647 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,052,148 | $784,941 | $1,502,550 | $1,122,807 | 32 | $1,365,640 | $553,748 | $1,058,717 |
| 2024 | $15,360,277 | $327,554 | $1,219,969 | $901,265 | 27 | $1,103,603 | $278,620 | $974,288 |
| 2023 | $15,894,128 | $509,605 | $1,234,852 | $883,986 | 27 | $1,067,958 | $425,562 | $954,331 |
| 2022 | $16,372,537 | $817,706 | $1,232,331 | $923,318 | 23 | $1,061,589 | $562,068 | $1,095,752 |
| 2021 | $16,368,236 | $1,362,115 | $1,020,483 | $862,390 | 29 | — | $1,183,669 | $932,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred B Snite Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, health, human services, disability services, and community support. For example, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science describes its work as educating health and biomedical professionals and pursuing knowledge to improve wellness. Guide Dogs for the Blind says it empowers lives through partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. Catholic Charities of Los Angeles describes its work as serving poor and vulnerable people and promoting human dignity and social justice.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $1,122,807. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $125,000, with a median of $25,204. The largest awards included $125,000 to the University of Notre Dame, $101,289 each to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, and $70,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Other notable grants included $50,862 each to Misericordia and Big Shoulders, and $50,628 to Catholic Charities of Chicago. The stated purpose for the listed grants was to further each recipient’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret Sackley as president; Katherine B Miszklevitz, Theresa Rassas, Patrick Sackley, Lance Williams, and Lt Colonel Sean Rassas as vice presidents; Patricia Nahigian as secretary; and Reese Marcusson as treasurer.
Fred B Snite Foundation is led by Margaret Sackley, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Sackley
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Patricia Nahigian
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Patrick Sackley
Vice President
On filings since 2021
$20K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Katherine B. Miszklevitz
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lance Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lt Colonel Sean Rassas
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Theresa Rassas
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Reese Marcusson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Wott (2021–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Margaret Sackley (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred B Snite Foundation
How much does Fred B Snite Foundation give each year?
Fred B Snite Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $901K across 27 grants.
What is Fred B Snite Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred B Snite Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,204, and its average grant was $35,088, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred B Snite Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does Fred B Snite Foundation give grants?
Fred B Snite Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Western Springs, IL (2 grants).
Who are Fred B Snite Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred B Snite Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($125,000), Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science ($101,289) and Catholic Charities of Los Angeles ($101,289), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred B Snite Foundation?
Fred B Snite Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred B Snite Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, health, human services, disability services, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred B Snite Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred B Snite Foundation's EIN?
Fred B Snite Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6084839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Fred B Snite Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Fred B Snite Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fred-b-snite-foundation-morg_fbf97f2c10ee491c88f9cdb90bbbcaf1
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