Snell Family Foundation Inc
Snell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Snellville, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $99K.
Snell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Snell Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $328K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,312,622
- +43.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $328,156
- +367.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Snell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community Foundation for Ne GA ($1.2M). Together the top 4 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 37 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Snell Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−17%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $913K (2022) to $1.6M (2020). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Ne GA Duluth, GA | General Contribution | $1,159,622 |
| Snellville United Methodist Church Snellville, GA | General Contribution | $100,000 |
| Pine Ridge Church Dallas, GA | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Monroe First United Methodist Churc Monroe, GA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $105,549 | $1,328,166 | $1,312,622 | 4 | $1,319,329 | $99,105 | $49,799 |
| 2022 | $1,212,455 | $-18,568 | $927,336 | $913,000 | 13 | $917,818 | $1,044 | $92,962 |
| 2021 | $2,479,215 | $312,244 | $1,072,730 | $1,061,000 | 14 | $1,064,555 | $307,028 | $142,202 |
| 2020 | $3,244,726 | $1,217,920 | $1,581,801 | $1,573,000 | 6 | — | $212,849 | $161,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Snell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Snell Family Foundation Inc is led by Robin J. Snell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robin J. Snell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian T. Snell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David E. Snell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fred B. Snell Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Snell Family Foundation Inc
How much does Snell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Snell Family Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $913K across 13 grants.
What is Snell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Snell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $75,000, and its average grant was $328,156, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Snell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Snell Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Snell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Snell Family Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Snell Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Snell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Snell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Snell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3894877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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