Snis Foundation
The foundation supports the society of neurointerventional surgery by funding continuing education programs, research grants and research awards.
Snis Foundation at a glance
In short: Snis Foundation gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +95.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $807,105
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Snis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Kentucky Research Foundation ($25K). Together the top 4 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Snis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 260% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $25K (2021) to $175K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, KY | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| Univesity of Washington Seattle, WA | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Research Grant | $20,000 |
| University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY | Research Grant | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $807,105 | $117,124 | $108,896 | $90,000 | 4 | $13,228 |
| 2023 | $756,719 | $148,806 | $86,393 | $57,500 | 5 | $10,674 |
| 2022 | $674,412 | $136,779 | $190,683 | $175,000 | 8 | $12,744 |
| 2021 | $711,470 | $166,385 | $50,004 | $25,000 | 1 | $716 |
| 2020 | $597,284 | $162,058 | $87,811 | $75,000 | 3 | $-27 |
About Snis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Snis Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $807K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Snis Foundation is led by Marie Denslow Cae, Executive Director Snis on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marie Denslow Cae
Executive Director Snis
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Blaise W. Baxter Md Fsnis
Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Fraser MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Gounis PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven W. Hetts MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy J. Heit MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron W. Grossman MD PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Woods
Director Member Svcs Snis
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Levitt MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Z. Moore MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo A. Hanel MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Robert Starke MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sunil Sheth MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Violiza Inoa MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Aaron S. Dumont MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Joshua A. Hirsch MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Klucznik MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert W. Tarr MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Sandra Narayanan MD (2020) — 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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Marie Denslow CAE (Executive Director Snis).
Frequently asked questions about Snis Foundation
How much does Snis Foundation give each year?
Snis Foundation gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 5 grants.
What is Snis Foundation's typical grant size?
Snis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $22,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Snis Foundation give grants?
Snis Foundation's top state is Kentucky, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (28%) and Utah (22%).
Does Snis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Snis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (4 grants).
How large is Snis Foundation?
Snis Foundation reported $807K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $117K.
What is Snis Foundation?
Snis Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $807K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Snis Foundation's EIN?
Snis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5218293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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