Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable is a private foundation based in Pikesville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants for educational and religious purposes, assistance for economically disadvantaged individuals, and other charitable projects.
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable at a glance
In short: Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable gave $288K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $288,084
- -51.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,155
- -30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,984
- Total assets
- $2,317,120
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Reisterstown Road 700, Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 522-8272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshivas Klausenberg ($86K). Together the top 6 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 85 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 24% to recipients in New York. The filing data also lists 38% for an unidentified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 234% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2025) to $1.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshivas Klausenberg | Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposes | $86,400 |
| Shomer Yisroel Inc Baltimore, MD | Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposes | $82,950 |
| Mosdos Oheiv Israel Kopishnitz Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for Economically Disadvantaged Individuals | $70,150 |
| Congregation Kahal Chassidim Baltimore, MD | Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposes | $18,984 |
| Aviezer Shapira | Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposes | $18,000 |
| Miscellaneous Baltimore, MD | Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposesvarious Charitable Projects | $6,100 |
| Chaim Bukstein | Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposes | $5,500 |
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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 | $2,317,120 | $340,484 | $412,585 | $288,084 | 7 | $290,084 | $126,100 | $124,141 |
| 2024 | $2,329,187 | $615,275 | $715,053 | $588,408 | 10 | $590,408 | $128,708 | $116,628 |
| 2023 | $2,388,129 | $255,285 | $993,212 | $784,186 | 8 | $822,921 | $162,505 | $113,539 |
| 2022 | $2,624,056 | $1,153,871 | $1,039,903 | $1,028,035 | 32 | $1,030,288 | $317,056 | $72,258 |
| 2021 | $2,581,705 | $1,314,153 | $986,523 | $954,556 | 28 | $965,092 | $396,987 | $149,005 |
| 2020 | $3,411,493 | $137,833 | $964,270 | $918,254 | 28 | — | $252,314 | $194,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable reported a distributable amount of $124K 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 available grant descriptions show support for educational and religious purposes, assistance for economically disadvantaged individuals, and charitable projects. The grants do not establish a broader stated mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $288,084. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $86,400, with a median of $18,984.
The largest reported grants included $86,400 to YESHIVAS KLAUSENBERG for various educational and religious purposes; $82,950 to SHOMER YISROEL INC for various educational and religious purposes; and $70,150 to MOSDOS OHEIV ISRAEL KOPISHNITZ for assistance for economically disadvantaged individuals. Other reported grants included $18,984 to CONGREGATION KAHAL CHASSIDIM and $18,000 to an individual recipient, both for various educational and religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists MICHAEL SNIDER and RUTH SNIDER as trustees.
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Snider
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Snider
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable
How much does Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable give each year?
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable gave $288K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $588K across 10 grants.
What is Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's typical grant size?
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $18,984, and its average grant was $41,155, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable give grants?
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's top state is Maryland, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various EDUCATIONAL,RELIGIOUS Purposes" (5 grants).
Who are Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's largest grantees?
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshivas Klausenberg ($86,400), Shomer Yisroel Inc ($82,950) and Mosdos Oheiv Israel Kopishnitz ($70,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable?
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable fund?
The available grant descriptions show support for educational and religious purposes, assistance for economically disadvantaged individuals, and charitable projects. The grants do not establish a broader stated mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's EIN?
Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3882735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mordechai and Ruth Snider Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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