Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Hagerstown, Maryland. In 2024, it made 24 grants totaling $97,070 to organizations in Maryland.
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc gave $97K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,070
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,045
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,375
- Total assets
- $936,497
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Tina M Mussolino
Mailing address: 724 Potomac Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: (301) 714-2047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blairs Valley 1ST Church of God ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($142), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing restricts awards to the an individual recipient area and Washington County, Maryland. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $48K (2021) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blairs Valley 1ST Church of God Clear Spring, MD | Replace Fellowship Hall Roof | $15,000 |
| Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company Clear Spring, MD | Scott Air Cart& Paratech Monopod Pulley | $11,179 |
| Clear Spring Ambulance Club Inc Clear Spring, MD | EMS COT | $9,730 |
| Clear Spring Historical District Clear Spring, MD | HVAC | $9,000 |
| Clear Spring American Legion Clear Spring, MD | Drop Ceiling | $7,800 |
| Heritage Academy Inc Hagerstown, MD | Restroom Renovation | $6,675 |
| Mt Calvary Church of God Clear Spring, MD | Repair Drive Thru Carport | $6,248 |
| Trinity Church of God Clear Spring, MD | Av Equip Repair & Replace | $5,860 |
| Leonard P Snyder Branch Library Clear Spring, MD | STEM & Cricut Activities | $4,174 |
| Clear Spring High School Athletic Boosters Clear Spring, MD | Refrigerators | $3,883 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $936,497 | $132,938 | $134,108 | $97,070 | 24 | $108,710 | $115,173 |
| 2023 | $937,667 | $62,454 | $134,264 | $99,568 | 23 | $110,829 | $98,830 |
| 2022 | $1,010,845 | $112,489 | $110,296 | $78,623 | 22 | $88,882 | $96,970 |
| 2021 | $1,008,652 | $79,320 | $75,617 | $47,704 | 22 | $58,591 | $99,944 |
| 2020 | $1,004,949 | $69,354 | $67,084 | $50,354 | 19 | — | $82,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $115K 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 mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for building repairs and renovations, emergency services equipment, school activities, and community organizations. One recipient, Heritage Academy Inc, describes its mission as operating a Christian school serving approximately 275 students in grades K4–12.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $97,070. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $3,375. Among the largest awards were $15,000 to Blairs Valley 1st Church of God for a fellowship hall roof replacement; $11,179 to an individual recipient Volunteer Fire Company for equipment; $9,730 to an individual recipient Ambulance Club Inc for an EMS cot; and $9,000 to an individual recipient Historical District for HVAC.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, it asks applicants to contact Tina M Mussolino and provide a description, cost, two bids, exempt status, and the last tax return. The filing lists January 1 to June 1 as the application period; that cycle is past. The filing says awards are limited to the an individual recipient area and Washington County, Maryland, and that the foundation does not fund operating expenses, debt, or expendables.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph W Semler as president; Steve Blickenstaff and Todd Welch as vice presidents; Mary Jane Spickler as treasurer; and Tina M Mussolino as secretary.
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc is led by Joseph W. Semler, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph W. Semler
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Steve Blickenstaff
V President
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$600 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Todd Welch
V President
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$600 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Mary Jane Spickler
Treasurer
V President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Tina M. Mussolino
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul D. Hose Jr. (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Theodore K. Hovermale (2020–2021) — V President
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 $4K, to Tina M Mussolino (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc
How much does Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc give each year?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc gave $97K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 23 grants.
What is Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,375, and its average grant was $4,045, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc give grants?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clear Spring, MD (19 grants).
Does Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Blairs Valley 1ST Church of God ($15,000), Clear Spring Volunteer Fire Company ($11,179) and Clear Spring Ambulance Club Inc ($9,730), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($142), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc reported $936K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (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 Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for building repairs and renovations, emergency services equipment, school activities, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's EIN?
Leonard P Snyder Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0791721. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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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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