The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including a university, organizations providing support to children and families, and community services organizations.
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation gave $849K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Connecticut. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $848,500
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,139
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $12,732,451
- +24.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (71% 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 The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Central Park West Apt 86, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (201) 444-0084
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wesleyan University ($600K). Together the top 10 received $846K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 71 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 17% to recipients in New York, and 12% to recipients in Maine. The filing also reports 0% for New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $331K (2019) to $849K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $849K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | Third Payment of 2021 Pledge | $600,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee New York, NY | Annual Gift for General Support | $100,000 |
| MDI Biological Laboratory Salisbury Cove, ME | Annual Gift for General Support | $100,000 |
| The Children's Aid Society New York, NY | Gala Donation | $30,000 |
| Shining Hope for Communities New York, NY | Annual Gift for General Support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom New York, NY | Religious Education | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Annual Gift for General Support | $1,000 |
| Dwight Englewood School Englewood, NJ | Annual Gift for General Support | $500 |
| Friends of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | Annual Gift for General Support | $500 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Foundation New York, NY | Annual Gift for General Support | $500 |
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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 | $12,732,451 | $3,394,258 | $907,869 | $848,500 | 18 | $850,076 | $430,664 | $565,371 |
| 2023 | $10,246,062 | $334,460 | $858,618 | $787,750 | 17 | $795,649 | $288,261 | $504,383 |
| 2022 | $10,770,220 | $512,639 | $868,266 | $749,917 | 17 | $830,779 | $209,907 | $500,315 |
| 2021 | $11,125,847 | $3,148,793 | $748,663 | $728,900 | 19 | $736,642 | $2,609,074 | $445,153 |
| 2020 | $8,725,717 | $5,184,466 | $4,387 | — | — | — | $107,780 | $238,036 |
| 2019 | $3,545,638 | $466,254 | $346,565 | $330,900 | 18 | — | $72,767 | $193,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $565K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education and building a diverse community that values independence of mind and generosity of spirit. The Children’s Aid Society says it helps children in poverty succeed and thrive by providing support to children and families in high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Shining Hope for Communities describes its work as providing services, community advocacy, and education and leadership development for women and girls. Selfhelp Community Services Foundation says it supports organizations aiding older, infirm, or indigent people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $848,500. The itemized grants ranged from $200 to $600,000, with a median of $500. Its largest grant was $600,000 to Wesleyan University, identified as the third payment of a 2021 pledge. Other notable grants were $100,000 each to Bowery Residents Committee and MDI Biological Laboratory for annual general support, and $30,000 to The Children’s Aid Society for a gala donation. Shining Hope for Communities received $10,000 for annual general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phoebe C. Boyer as president and Todd R. Snyder as treasurer/secretary.
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation is led by Phoebe C. Boyer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phoebe C. Boyer
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd R. Snyder
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation
How much does The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation give each year?
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation gave $849K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $788K across 17 grants.
What is The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $47,139, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation that year got $250 on average.
Where does The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation give grants?
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Maine (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wesleyan University ($600,000), Bowery Residents Committee ($100,000) and MDI Biological Laboratory ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation?
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $850K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $565K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education and building a diverse community that values independence of mind and generosity of spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's EIN?
The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4218205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Boyer-Snyder Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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