Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In filing year 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $111,923 to charitable organizations, including recipients in New York, Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Washington, DC.
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc gave $112K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,923
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,663
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $194,815
- -41.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Summit Blvd Suite 1150, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (678) 553-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York University Law School ($71K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 112 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to Georgia, 9% to Texas, 7% to Florida, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $338; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 348% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $129K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University Law School New York, NY | General Support | $70,667 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Holly Skolnick Fellowship Found Miami, FL | General Support | $7,500 |
| American Ballet Theater New York, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| The Temple Atlanta, GA | General Support | $3,596 |
| Bill Harrison Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank East Point, GA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Camp Ramah Darom Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,500 |
| William Breman Jewish Home Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Zaban Paradies Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,815 | $78,274 | $147,551 | $111,923 | 24 | $111,923 | $78,274 | $32,184 |
| 2023 | $333,229 | $41,271 | $128,799 | $128,575 | 26 | $128,575 | $41,271 | $30,619 |
| 2022 | $350,474 | $15,134 | $52,214 | $50,424 | 16 | $50,424 | $15,134 | $36,429 |
| 2021 | $386,538 | $304,656 | $89,248 | $87,948 | 25 | $87,948 | $52,687 | $35,628 |
| 2020 | $299,220 | $118,436 | $94,578 | $93,828 | 21 | — | $88,566 | $24,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, cancer research, Jewish educational travel, and public safety. The Atlanta Community Food Bank describes its mission as engaging, educating, and empowering the community to fight hunger and improve access to nutritious meals. Pelotonia says it works to engage and inspire a community committed to accelerating innovative cancer research. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for eligible young Jewish adults. The Atlanta Police Foundation says its mission is to make Atlanta safer and more inviting.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $111,923. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $70,667, with a median grant of $500. Its largest grants included $70,667 to New York University Law School for general support, $10,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center for general support, and $7,500 to Holly Skolnick Fellowship Foundation for general support. Other grants included $3,600 to American Ballet Theater, $3,596 to The Temple, and $3,500 to Bill Harrison Foundation, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary E. Snyder is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc is led by Gary E. Snyder, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary E. Snyder
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Gary E Snyder (President).
Frequently asked questions about Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc
How much does Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc give each year?
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc gave $112K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $129K across 26 grants.
What is Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,663, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc that year got $338 on average.
Where does Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc give grants?
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (16%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York University Law School ($70,667), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($10,000) and Holly Skolnick Fellowship Found ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc?
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc reported $195K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, cancer research, Jewish educational travel, and public safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1763582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gary E Snyder Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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