Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $13K.
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation gave $79K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,500
- +58.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,722
- +58.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $484,382
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Candlelight Ranch Foundation ($20K). Together the top 9 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 38 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 199% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 218% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $79K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Ranch Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center Orinda, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Snapkids Berkeley, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| DUI HUA Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Open Trail Ranch Boerne, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| A Doggie 4 You Pipe Creek, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Charming Pet Rescue San Antonio, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Autism Speaks Boone, IA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Morning Star Ranch Milano, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $484,382 | $6,897 | $84,341 | $78,500 | 9 | $80,400 | $12,674 | $36,919 |
| 2023 | $561,826 | $14,202 | $51,290 | $49,500 | 9 | $50,375 | $17,254 | $35,621 |
| 2022 | $598,914 | $7,576 | $28,006 | $28,000 | 9 | $28,000 | $13,324 | $37,370 |
| 2021 | $649,344 | $44,469 | $27,646 | $26,250 | 8 | $26,946 | $8,703 | $37,616 |
| 2020 | $602,521 | $80,154 | $64,714 | $62,000 | 3 | — | $10,055 | $33,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lova Sneckner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Buckner
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra S. Kennedy
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Simon
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William R. Sneckner (2020–2023) — Director
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 Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation gave $79K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 9 grants.
What is Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,722, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (45%) and Iowa (6%).
Does Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Candlelight Ranch Foundation ($20,000), Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center ($15,000) and Snapkids ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation?
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation reported $484K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Sneckner Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3006201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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