The Snyder Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and tax-exempt since June 2007. Based in Encino, California, the foundation operates as a family-managed charitable organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.9M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-38.3% YoY
Grant Count
24
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
-38.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Snyder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to:
- Education — particularly support for UCLA community programs
- Arts and Culture — including performing arts organizations
- Jewish Causes — religious and community activities, including Temple Judea
- Health and Medical Research — including neurology research and children's health
- Youth Organizations — supporting young people and youth-focused initiatives
The foundation maintains a low public profile and does not maintain a website, which limits publicly available information on its specific grantmaking strategies and priorities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in 2023. Total giving in 2023 was $1,271,000.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $300,000 to $600,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California
- Hawaii
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $37,027,056
- Total Revenue: $2,138,031
- Total Expenses: $2,339,723
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $36,920,250
- Total Giving: $1,271,000
The foundation maintains no employees and operates with minimal overhead.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,920,250 | $37,027,056 | $37,143,724 |
| Revenue | $1,454,103 | $2,138,031 | $1,538,792 |
| Expenses | $1,467,532 | $2,339,723 | $1,810,101 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,274,335 | $2,068,000 | $1,604,975 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,825,773 | $1,951,308 | $908,429 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,220,480 | $1,993,782 | $2,053,818 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hoag Hospital Fnd ($300,000), Planned Parenthood ($300,000), Providence Tarzana Fnd ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | PROVIDE FUNDS TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL RESEARCH, REDUCING RISK AND EARLY DETECTION AND MAXIMIZING QUALITY CARE AND SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BREAST CANCER ANGELS LOS ALAMITOS, CA | FUNDS PROVIDED TO ASSIST PATIENTS AS THEY GO THROUGH BREAST CANCER TREATMENT | $2,500 |
| BRENTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND LOS ANGELES, CA | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST WASHINGTON, DC | FUNDS TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION | $10,000 |
| CENTER THEATRE GRP LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FINE ARTS IN THE LOCAL LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| CROHNS & COLITIS FND LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONTINUED MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR THE CURE OF CHROHNS AND COLITIS | $10,000 |
| EL CABALLERO FND TARZANA, CA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SOCIAL ACTION | $10,000 |
| GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROMOTE VITALITY AND GROWTH TO THE FINE ARTS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA | $2,500 |
| HOAG HOSPITAL FND LONG BEACH, CA | PROVIDE FUNDS TO ENHANCE EASY PUBLIC ACCESS TO ADEQUATE MEDICAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | PROVIDE FUNDS TO CREATE JOY, SAFETY AND CONNECTED LIFE FOR JEWISH PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES AND AROUND THE WORLD. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Trustee: Synder Lisa
- Founders: Randy and Susan Snyder (established 2007)
Randy S. Snyder holds a B.A. in Economics from UC San Diego (1982) and a J.D. from USC Gould School of Law (1987). He was formerly a partner at Somers, Somers & Snyder, LLP and later established the Law Offices of Randy S. Snyder, focusing on real estate and business corporate matters.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA SNYDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY SNYDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN SNYDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LISA HESS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 16000 Ventura Blvd, Suite 915, Encino, CA 91436-2760
- Telephone: 818-995-0445
- EIN: 20-7159050
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Snyder Family Foundation fund?
The foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to: • **Education** — particularly support for UCLA community programs • **Arts and Culture** — including performing arts organizations • **Jewish Causes** — religious and community activities, including Temple Judea • **Health and Medical Research** — including neurology research and children's health • **Youth Organizations** — supporting young people and youth-focused initiatives The foundation maintains a low public profile and does not mai…
How do I apply for a grant from Snyder Family Foundation?
**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $300,000 to $600,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation: $600,000 (neurology research) • Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital: $300,000 (health and wellness in North Hawaii) • Planned Parenthood Los Angeles: $300,000 (access to care and medical awareness) The foundation made 19 grants in 2023. Total giving in 2023 was $1,271,000. **Notable Grantees:** The foundation has supported organizations including Los Angeles Phi…
Where does Snyder Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Hawaii • District of Columbia
What size grants does Snyder Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Snyder Family Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Snyder Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Snyder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Snyder Family Foundation's EIN?
Snyder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7159050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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