Snave Foundation
The Snave Foundation is a privately run charitable organization established in 1988 by Anne and J. Morris Evans (deceased). The foundation's name is "Evans" spelled backwards. Based in Winchester, Massachusetts, it operates as a family-run organization with the exception of accounting, legal, and investment administration functions. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since January 1989.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$639K
+0.3% YoY
Grant Count
67
+8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide support grants for not-for-profit educational institutions and charitable organizations in the United States that practice or reflect the ideals, values, and standards consistent with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education (elementary, secondary, and higher education)
- Human services
- Organizations aligned with Quaker values and ideals
Grantmaking
The Snave Foundation operates three grant programs directed by family members:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states, with particular activity in Pennsylvania, Vermont, New York, California, Texas, and Massachusetts. Grants support organizations in major urban centers as well as smaller communities throughout the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,463,809
- Total Revenues: $598,131
- Total Expenses: $652,362
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7.51 million
- Total Revenues: $533,087
- Total Expenses: $658,490
- Net Income: -$125,403
Grant Distribution:
- Total giving (2024): $639,152
- Average grant amount: Typical awards range from $150 to $60,000
- Median grant amount: Approximately $45
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,463,809 | $7,513,240 | $7,415,080 |
| Revenue | $598,131 | $533,087 | $478,293 |
| Expenses | $652,362 | $658,490 | $445,662 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $640,791 | $638,116 | $442,049 |
| Net Investment Income | $598,131 | $532,187 | $477,843 |
| Distributable Amount | $491,299 | $451,237 | $467,117 |
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
249 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
- Peter A. Evans: Executive Trustee
- Additional trustees serve without compensation
The foundation is managed by a team of uncompensated trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER A EVANS | SEC/EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALLISON COOPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EVAN KRAVITZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JACQUELINE DURANT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIK REMSEN | TRUSTEE/GRANTS CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN DURANT | TRUSTEE/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 37 Englewood Road, Winchester, MA 01890-1303
- Phone: 617-872-1688
- Website: snavefoundation.org
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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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