Snap Foundation
Snap Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. Founded in 2017 with financial support from Snap Inc. and its founders Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy, it supports pathways into the creative economy for underrepresented youth in an individual recipient
Snap Foundation at a glance
In short: Snap Foundation gave $5.9M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,935,000
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,295
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $139,673,988
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Snap Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 777 S Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://snapfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Snap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 83 grants of 212 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on underrepresented youth in an individual recipient In 2024, 94% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
Cities
How Snap Foundation gives
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $4.8M (2020) to $14.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Inner-City Arts Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers Los Angeles, CA | Black Equity Collective | $250,000 |
| Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| ETM-La Inc Burbank, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Ghetto Film School LA Inc Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Latino Theater Company Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| P S Arts Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
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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 | $139,673,988 | $6,626,600 | $7,833,354 | $5,935,000 | 61 | $7,787,618 | $5,606,438 | $8,102,980 |
| 2023 | $140,880,742 | $1,306,887 | $9,751,608 | $7,967,368 | 83 | $8,981,513 | $2,837,046 | $7,559,469 |
| 2022 | $149,325,463 | $215,250 | $16,384,388 | $14,407,308 | 13 | $15,755,450 | $2,048,725 | $8,971,022 |
| 2021 | $165,494,601 | $537,573 | $9,607,791 | $6,212,800 | 32 | $7,214,498 | $80,180 | $15,816,363 |
| 2020 | $174,564,819 | $105,872,021 | $5,428,615 | $4,821,181 | 23 | — | $131,505,780 | $7,131,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Snap Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.1M 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
The foundation’s mission is to develop pathways to the creative economy for underrepresented youth in an individual recipient It seeks to ensure nonprofit organizations and collaboratives are well-resourced to support strong outcomes for youth and communities.
Its strategic focus areas are creative education and skills development; creative-economy career exploration and readiness, including career exposure, mentorship, and internship or externship programs; and workforce entry and advancement, including training, certification, placement, hiring, and advancement. Responsive initiatives address time-sensitive needs and must benefit youth education or art and support pathways to the creative economy.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work in its grant portfolio. Inner-City Arts says it uses arts education to support underserved children’s creativity and learning. ETM-LA says it promotes integrating music into under-resourced schools’ curricula. Latino Theater Company describes its work operating the an individual recipient Theatre Center as providing an arts center and a place for artistic development and cultural exchange.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $5,935,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $250,000 each to Heart of an individual recipient Youth, Inner-City Arts, Partnership for an individual recipient Schools, and Southern California Grantmakers. Heart of an individual recipient Youth says it provides free integrated programs and personalized guidance to young people in Central and an individual recipient Partnership for an individual recipient Schools says it works to improve education in high-need, historically under-resourced schools. Southern California Grantmakers describes itself as a regional association and leadership hub for philanthropists and grantmakers; the grant’s stated purpose was the Black Equity Collective. Other notable grants included $150,000 each to Center Theatre Group of an individual recipient, ETM-LA, Ghetto Film School LA, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Latino Theater Company, and P.S. Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel Arquillos as Executive Director. Listed directors and officers are Kelly Kagan Law, Chair; Betsy Kenny Lack, President; Juan Devis, Vice Chair; Katherine Tassi, Vice Chair; Pedro Marti, Treasurer; and Mary Ritti, Secretary. Jonathon Locascio is listed as Chief Tax Officer.
Snap Foundation is led by Joel Arquillos, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Arquillos
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$235K (2023) → $282K (2024)
Betsy Kenny Lack
Director & President
Director & Treasurer → Director, Treasurer & President, 2022
Director, Treasurer & President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kagan Law
Director & Chair
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary & Chair, 2022
Director, Secretary & Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ritti
Director & Secretary
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice Chair, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Director, Vice Chair, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Devis
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Tassi
Director & Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pedro Marti
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Locascio
Chief Tax Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Atul Porwal (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Sarah Ali (2020–2022) — Director & Chair
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 $282K, to Joel Arquillos (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Snap Foundation
How much does Snap Foundation give each year?
Snap Foundation gave $5.9M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.0M across 83 grants.
What is Snap Foundation's typical grant size?
Snap Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $97,295, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Snap Foundation give grants?
Snap Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (35 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Pasadena, CA (3 grants) and North Hollywood, CA (2 grants).
Does Snap Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Snap Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Snap Foundation's largest grantees?
Snap Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc ($250,000), Inner-City Arts ($250,000) and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Snap Foundation?
Snap Foundation reported $139.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.1M (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 Snap Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to develop pathways to the creative economy for underrepresented youth in an individual recipient It seeks to ensure nonprofit organizations and collaboratives are well-resourced to support strong outcomes for youth and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Snap Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Snap Foundation's EIN?
Snap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1817014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Snap Foundation 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Snap Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/snap-foundation-morg_0fedd60cc8084c33880f0f52158c1685
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