The Hill-Snowdon Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC, established in 1959. The foundation supports community organizing and grassroots initiatives focused on creating a fair and just society for low-income families and communities. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.7M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
174
+0.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+1.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Hill-Snowdon Foundation's mission is to work with low-income families and communities to create a fair and just society by helping them develop the capacity and leadership skills necessary to influence the decisions that shape their lives. The foundation accomplishes this mission by:
- Providing grants to organizations that work directly to build the power of low-income families
- Leveraging the foundation's and others' resources
- Promoting opportunities for learning and growth
The foundation's grantmaking spans eight programs with primary focus areas including:
- Economic Justice Organizing – Established in 2002, with approximately 70 percent of funds aimed at the South, addressing structural and economic inequities faced by low-income workers and families
- Youth Organizing – Supporting youth development and civic engagement
- Racial Equity – Advancing racial justice and equity
- Civic Engagement and Democracy – Building community power and democratic participation
- Community and Economic Development
- Human Rights and Anti-discrimination
The foundation is a signatory to Philanthropy's Promise, an initiative of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), committing to allocate the majority of its grantmaking dollars to marginalized communities and at least 25 percent to social justice strategies such as advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations whose values align with the foundation's mission are invited to make contact. The foundation prioritizes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across the United States, with particular emphasis on:
Mid-Atlantic Region (Primary Focus):
- Washington, DC
- New York
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
National Grantees:
- California
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
The foundation supports organizations working in major urban centers including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as rural and regional areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $39,351,265
- Total Revenue: $3,261,765
- Total Expenses: $5,796,649
- Total Liabilities: $2,050,000
Historical Context: The foundation's financial data shows consistent grantmaking activity. In 2024, total assets were reported at $38,682,016 with total giving of $3,182,265.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,682,016 | $39,351,265 | $38,584,284 |
| Revenue | $10,402,941 | $3,261,765 | $2,773,689 |
| Expenses | $4,619,117 | $5,796,649 | $4,626,463 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,331,383 | $4,143,598 | $4,505,503 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,855,230 | $1,400,111 | $839,646 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,822,545 | $1,880,212 | $2,004,197 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth Bonner – Board President
- Nathaniel Williams – Executive Director (Compensation: $221,639)
- Shona Chakravartty – Senior Program Officer (Compensation: $170,500)
- Christine Harris – Director of Administration and Finance (Compensation: $104,875)
- Erin Morris – Program Associate (Compensation: $67,390)
The foundation employs 4 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BONNER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY BLANCHARD | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW SNOWDON | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| ARIANA SNOWDON | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MARIA BRENES | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JUDITH BROWNE DIANIS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM CORDERY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARGUERITE SNOWDON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| EDWARD W SNOWDON JR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD SNOWDON | EMERITUS TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NATHANIEL WILLIAMS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $232,551 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.hillsnowdon.org
- Phone: 202-833-8600
- Address: 700 12th St NW Ste 700, Washington, DC 20005-4052
- Email: info@hillsnowdon.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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