Snow Foundation
Snow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newberg, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
Snow Foundation at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $1,793
- -98.6% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $4,671
- -96.4% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Snow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Snow Foundation gives
- 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2022) to $200K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | Ensuring that the arts are a vibrant, valued, and sustained part of the Portland community. | $50,000 |
| Southwest Bible Church Beaverton, OR | Further the operating mission of the church in sharing the message and ministry of Christ. | $45,000 |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Beaverton, OR | Uplifting and honoring the rich diversity of arts and culture in the community. | $35,000 |
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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 | — | — | $4,671 | — | — | $1,793 | — | $113 |
| 2022 | $4,671 | — | $130,287 | $130,000 | 3 | $130,000 | — | $1,242 |
| 2021 | $134,958 | $3 | $204,104 | $200,000 | 2 | $200,000 | $3 | $10,928 |
| 2020 | $339,059 | $180,511 | $1,976 | — | — | — | $180,011 | $12,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Snow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Snow Foundation is led by Rex A Snow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rex A Snow
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Snow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn J Snow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Scott Thelin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Snow Foundation
Where does Snow Foundation operate?
Snow Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
How much is Snow Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Snow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $113 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Snow Foundation's EIN?
Snow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1093986. 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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