Snook Foundation
The Snook Foundation is a private foundation based in Foley, Alabama. Established in 1972, it supports organizations serving the local community, with stated aims that include scholarships, health care, civic organizations, school facilities, and educational opportunities.
Snook Foundation at a glance
In short: Snook Foundation gave $878K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Alabama. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $877,867
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,262
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,504,238
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (99% 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 Snook Foundation
- How to Apply
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Organizations may apply; the foundation does not fund individuals. Applications can be submitted online, with supporting documents uploaded, or by mail. Applicants must provide a current IRS 501(c) determination letter and a federal tax identification number or EIN. Educational institutions may submit no more than two applications per school for each grant-allocation period, and school requests must include a letter or signature from the principal approving the request. The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The application page lists February 15 for the spring meeting and August 15 for the fall meeting, with decisions expected by mid-to-late March and mid-to-late September, respectively. The 2024 filing, however, states that there are no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The application page lists February 15 for the spring meeting and August 15 for the fall meeting, with decisions…
- Contact
Application contact: The Snook Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1267, Foley, AL 36536
Phone: (251) 952-5810
Email: info@snookfoundation.com
Website: https://thesnookfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Snook Foundation
Who Snook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Snook Christian Academy ($488K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 160 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says applicants must be located in and/or serve residents in its South Baldwin County area, and must show how funding will directly impact people there. The area described includes Loxley and Stapleton to the north; Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to the south; Styx River, Seminole, Elberta, Miflin, and Lillian to the east; and Fish River, Marlow, Summerdale, Magnolia Springs, and Bon Secour to the west.
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama; the filing also lists 1% each for Georgia and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Snook Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% 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 $878K (2024) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $878K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snook Christian Academy Foley, AL | Funds for Education to Children | $410,000 |
| Snook Christian Academy Foley, AL | Funds for New Fire Alarm System | $77,639 |
| Carehouse Summerdale, AL | Funds for Program Operations | $40,034 |
| South Baldwin Education Foundation Foley, AL | Funds for Program Operations | $37,500 |
| Prodisee Pantry Spanish Fort, AL | Funds for Indigent Families Assis | $35,000 |
| Good Counsel Mary's Shelter GC Elberta, AL | Funds for for Program Operations | $32,000 |
| Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Foley, AL | Funds for Program Operations | $27,530 |
| American Heart Association Mobile, AL | Funds to Purchase Infant CPR Kits | $25,000 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Foley, AL | Funds for Program Operations | $25,000 |
| Lillian Voluntgeer Fire Department Lillian, AL | Funds to Support the Program | $25,000 |
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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 | $23,504,238 | $852,335 | $1,997,489 | $877,867 | 30 | $1,434,052 | $554,598 | $865,157 |
| 2023 | $24,651,965 | $1,606,890 | $2,127,308 | $1,009,410 | 26 | $1,522,995 | $1,346,172 | $830,874 |
| 2022 | $25,174,456 | $1,596,442 | $3,329,759 | $1,993,191 | 33 | $2,635,560 | $1,341,998 | $901,916 |
| 2021 | $26,904,218 | $2,820,477 | $2,183,597 | $1,019,164 | 32 | $1,410,145 | $2,555,707 | $1,077,737 |
| 2020 | $26,268,796 | $1,207,696 | $2,586,253 | $1,262,210 | 39 | — | $1,071,091 | $941,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Snook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $865K 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 stated mission is to fund scholarships, promote health care, contribute to civic organizations for the general public, enhance school facilities, and increase educational opportunities. It also describes support for disaster assistance, local food banks, first responders, veterans’ programs, libraries, historical organizations, and afterschool programs.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for education and community services. Snook Christian Academy, which says its mission is to operate a Christian school providing students a quality Christian education, received two grants. The South Baldwin Education Foundation says it facilitates education scholarships for graduates of several local high schools. Prodisee Pantry describes itself as a faith-based community emergency food and disaster-relief organization in Baldwin County. Ecumenical Ministries says it serves needy people in Baldwin County, while North Baldwin Animal Shelter says it provides housing for stray and abandoned animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $877,867. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $410,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $410,000 to Snook Christian Academy for education funds for children and $77,639 to the academy for a new fire alarm system. Other notable awards were $40,034 to Carehouse for program operations; $37,500 to South Baldwin Education Foundation for program operations; $35,000 to Prodisee Pantry for assistance to indigent families; and $32,000 to Good Counsel Mary’s Shelter for program operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Marjorie Y. Snook, Rosemary Johnston, Melanie L. Smith, William L. Lambert, M. Mort Swaim, and Brenda Lee.
Snook Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Mort Swaim
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Melanie Lsmith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Rosemary Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
William L. Lambert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Brenda Lee
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
$6K (2024)
Marjorie Y. Snook
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Rosemary Johnston (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Snook Foundation
How much does Snook Foundation give each year?
Snook Foundation gave $878K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 26 grants.
What is Snook Foundation's typical grant size?
Snook Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,262, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Snook Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Snook Foundation give grants?
Snook Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Foley, AL (9 grants), Mobile, AL (5 grants), Summerdale, AL (3 grants) and Spanish Fort, AL (2 grants).
Does Snook Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Snook Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Funds for Program Operations" (10 grants).
Who are Snook Foundation's largest grantees?
Snook Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Snook Christian Academy ($487,639 across 2 grants), Carehouse ($40,034) and South Baldwin Education Foundation ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Snook Foundation?
Snook Foundation reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $865K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Snook Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund scholarships, promote health care, contribute to civic organizations for the general public, enhance school facilities, and increase educational opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Snook Foundation?
Organizations may apply; the foundation does not fund individuals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Snook Foundation's EIN?
Snook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7250795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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