John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports educational opportunities, arts and culture, and community initiatives, with program information also identifying limited consideration for disability-related work, environmental protection, and historic preservation when proposals have an educational impact.
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 at a glance
In short: John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 gave $1.5M across 111 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,507,300
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 111
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,579
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $31,102,061
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (39 of 111, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% 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 John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
- How to Apply
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Submit a Letter of Inquiry through the Online Grant Application System. The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s published website instructions for forms, materials, and restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The grant program states that Letters of Inquiry must be submitted between November 1 and February 1 of the year in which a grant is requested.
- Deadline
- The grant program states that Letters of Inquiry must be submitted between November 1 and February 1 of the year in…
- Contact
Application contact: Refer To Instructions Published On
Mailing address: 131 West Seneca Street Suite B 215, Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 632-2559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
Who John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
598 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 591 grants of 598 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, 35% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 31% to Nevada, 20% to New Jersey, 4% to Virginia, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 111 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.4M (2020) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 111 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Pulaski Academy and Central School Pulaski, NY | Education | $40,800 |
| Central New York Community Foundation IN Syracuse, NY | Community Initiatives | $35,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, NY | Arts and Culture | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Works of Central New York Syracuse, NY | Community Initiatives | $25,000 |
| Nevada Center for Civic Engagement Sparks, NV | Education | $25,000 |
| Central Current Inc Syracuse, NY | Community Initiatives | $25,000 |
| On Point for College Inc Syracuse, NY | Education | $23,750 |
| Sultana Education Foundation Chestertown, MD | Environment | $20,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada Reno, NV | Disabilities and Universal | $20,000 |
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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 | $31,102,061 | $2,435,665 | $1,868,407 | $1,507,300 | 111 | $1,652,692 | $2,234,097 | $1,747,568 |
| 2023 | $30,762,904 | $3,722,508 | $2,041,347 | $1,638,780 | 129 | $1,779,937 | $3,526,120 | $1,581,559 |
| 2022 | $29,113,092 | $1,949,869 | $1,966,933 | $1,654,600 | 121 | $1,798,172 | $1,776,735 | $1,636,956 |
| 2021 | $29,056,123 | $4,417,706 | $1,801,426 | $1,450,500 | 115 | $1,562,469 | $4,247,071 | $1,821,986 |
| 2020 | $26,285,129 | $1,145,256 | $1,710,747 | $1,425,151 | 122 | — | $978,217 | $1,553,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its grant program describes support for educational programs and initiatives that assist people demonstrating financial need, and prioritizes organizations enhancing educational opportunities, arts and culture, and community initiatives, particularly for youth and disadvantaged populations. It also considers limited proposals related to disabilities, environmental protection, and historic preservation, with an emphasis on educational impact. The program encourages proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Fenimore Art Museum says its work involves preserving and sharing cultural heritage through exhibitions and programs. Interfaith Works of Central New York describes its work as education, service, and dialogue to build relationships and understanding among faith communities. Central Current describes itself as a nonprofit, nonpartisan online news organization serving Central New York. The Nevada Center for Civic Engagement says it promotes the study of history, law, and civics. On Point for College describes its work as helping low-income, first-generation young people enroll in and complete college and transition to the workforce.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 111 grants totaling $1,507,300. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The grant program lists an award range of $5,000–$20,000 and says grants are typically $10,000–$20,000.
Among the larger 2024 awards were $50,000 to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for education; $40,800 to Pulaski Academy and Central School for education; $35,000 to Central New York Community Foundation for community initiatives; and $25,000 each to Fenimore Art Museum for arts and culture, Interfaith Works of Central New York for community initiatives, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement for education, and Central Current for community initiatives. Other reported awards included $23,750 to On Point for College and $20,000 each to Sultana Education Foundation, Care Chest of Sierra Nevada, and the University of Nevada Reno.
The filing directs applicants to instructions published on the foundation’s website for application materials and restrictions. The grant program describes a two-step process: submit a Letter of Inquiry through the online application system, after which application instructions are sent if the proposal meets the stated guidelines and priorities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emelie M. Williams, Jonathan Snow, and Valerie MacFie as co-trustees, and BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$113K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Emelie M. Williams
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Jonathan Snow
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $56K (2024)
Valerie Macfie
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $56K (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 $141K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
How much does John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 give each year?
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 gave $1.5M across 111 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 129 grants.
What is John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's typical grant size?
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,579, across 111 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 that year got $13K on average.
Where does John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 give grants?
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (31%) and New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (24 grants), Syracuse, NY (13 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Red Bank, NJ (3 grants).
Does John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 111 grants with a stated purpose on John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (53 grants), "Community Initiatives" (25 grants) and "Arts and Culture" (12 grants).
Who are John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's largest grantees?
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's largest 2024 grantees include Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($50,000), Pulaski Academy and Central School ($40,800) and Central New York Community Foundation IN ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158?
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 reported $31.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158?
Submit a Letter of Inquiry through the Online Grant Application System. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's EIN?
John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6633814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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