Snave Foundation
The Snave Foundation is a family-run private foundation based in Winchester, Massachusetts. Established in 1988 by Anne and J. Morris Evans, it supports U.S. charitable organizations and educational institutions that practice or reflect values consistent with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Snave Foundation at a glance
In short: Snave Foundation gave $639K across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Pennsylvania. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $639,152
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,540
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $7,463,809
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (38 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% 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 Snave Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes Basic and Matching applications as available from January 1 to November 1; Major grants require a family sponsor and a written application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Englewood Rd, Winchester, MA 01890
Phone: (617) 872-1688
Website: https://snavefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Snave Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester ($52K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
293 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 260 grants of 293 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (24%), Georgia (19%), Massachusetts (18%), Vermont (12%), and New Jersey (8%). Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in California, Virginia, Illinois, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Snave Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 38 of 67 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $439K (2022) to $679K (2021). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $639K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester Dorchester, MA | General Purpose | $52,000 |
| The Museum School Decatur, GA | General Purpose | $50,200 |
| Addison Housing Works Vergennes, VT | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends World Committee for Consultation Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Inspiritus Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Carroll School Lincoln, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Westfield Friends School Cinnaminson, NJ | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Reading Partners Los Angeles Oakland, CA | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| William Penn Charter Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| The Clothesline for Arlington Kids Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 67 grants in 2024, 62 in 2023, and 56 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,463,809 | $598,131 | $652,362 | $639,152 | 67 | $640,791 | $598,131 | $491,299 |
| 2023 | $7,513,240 | $533,087 | $658,490 | $637,150 | 62 | $638,116 | $532,187 | $451,237 |
| 2022 | $7,415,080 | $478,293 | $445,662 | $439,250 | 56 | $442,049 | $477,843 | $467,117 |
| 2021 | $7,382,449 | $399,818 | $691,826 | $678,878 | 59 | $685,400 | $399,518 | $541,133 |
| 2020 | $7,674,457 | $694,514 | $523,208 | $512,008 | 49 | — | $470,692 | $449,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Snave Foundation reported a distributable amount of $491K 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 provide support grants to U.S. not-for-profit educational institutions and charitable organizations that practice or reflect the ideals, values, and standards of the Religious Society of Friends. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and their programs and services must also meet that standard.
The foundation’s stated priorities include originality and innovation; libraries; building or renovation projects; scholarships; outreach; designated purposes; and new or expanded services for poor or elderly people in their homes and communities. At least 30% of annual grant payments must go to appropriately accredited private primary, secondary, or collegiate educational institutions.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Carroll School describes its work as empowering children with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia. Inspiritus says it guides individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted from surviving to thriving. Thee Quaker Project says it creates and distributes online media for seekers and Quakers. Other 2024 recipients included Connecticut College, the Guilford Foundation, Eagles Autism Challenge, Direct Relief, and Philabundance.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 67 grants totaling $639,152 in 2024. Awards ranged from $250 to $52,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its programs allow Basic grants of up to $1,000, Matching grants of up to $5,000, and Major grants of up to $150,000. A member may propose one Basic grant; an adult member who contributed personal funds to a charity may propose one Matching grant. Major grants require a family sponsor and a written application.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $52,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester; $50,200 to The Museum School; $50,000 each to Addison Housing Works, Friends World Committee for Consultation, Inspiritus, The Carroll School, and Westfield Friends School; and $45,000 to Reading Partners Los Angeles. The listed purposes for these awards were general purpose. The foundation also gave $25,000 to Thee Quaker Project.
The foundation excludes annual campaigns, conference registrations, awards to individuals, research programs, and indirect costs not directly associated with an eligible program. Payments for a specific annual program or project are generally limited to three successive years, though the foundation may extend support in special circumstances.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Peter A. Evans as secretary/executive trustee; Allison Cooper, Evan Kravitz, and Jacqueline Durant as trustees; Erik Remsen as trustee/grants chair; and Brian Durant as trustee/treasurer.
Snave Foundation is led by Erik Remsen, Trustee & Grants Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erik Remsen
Trustee & Grants Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Cooper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Durant
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Kravitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Durant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Evans
Secretary & Executive Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Claire Durant Needham (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Kravitz (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Snave Foundation
How much does Snave Foundation give each year?
Snave Foundation gave $639K across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $637K across 62 grants.
What is Snave Foundation's typical grant size?
Snave Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,540, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Snave Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Snave Foundation give grants?
Snave Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (19%) and Massachusetts (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), Middlebury, VT (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Snave Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Snave Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (67 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Snave Foundation's largest grantees?
Snave Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester ($52,000), The Museum School ($50,200) and Addison Housing Works ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Snave Foundation?
Snave Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $641K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $491K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Snave Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide support grants to U.S. not-for-profit educational institutions and charitable organizations that practice or reflect the ideals, values, and standards of the Religious Society of Friends. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Snave Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Snave Foundation's EIN?
Snave Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6928009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Snave 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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