The Lindy Snider Foundation
The Lindy Snider Foundation is a private foundation based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In filing year 2025, it reported 58 grants totaling $2,357,553 to charitable organizations.
The Lindy Snider Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lindy Snider Foundation gave $2.4M across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,357,553
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- Average grant
- $40,647
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,771,002
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lindy Snider Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 52 W 3Rd Ave PO Box 26988, Collegeville, PA 19426
Phone: (303) 781-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lindy Snider Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Israel on Campus Coalition ($160K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 58 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (40%), New York (19%), Virginia (13%), Washington, DC (10%), and California (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lindy Snider Foundation gives
- In 2025 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
In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel on Campus Coalition Washington, DC | Academic Engagement Network | $160,000 |
| The Haverford School Haverford, PA | Service Learning Program | $150,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County East Norriton, PA | Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Teneo Network Inc Austin, TX | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Do No Harm Glen Allen, VA | Investigative Research | $100,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish Hist Philadelphia, PA | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Algemeiner Brooklyn, NY | Gala Support | $100,000 |
| 85 Fund McLean, VA | Legal Initiatives Combatting Antisemitism in Higher Education. | $100,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy New York, NY | Operating Support | $80,000 |
| Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Norristown, PA | Operating Support | $75,103 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,771,002 | $29,333,974 | $2,562,972 | $2,357,553 | 58 | $2,438,853 | $59,752 | $28,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lindy Snider Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Israel on Campus Coalition says it works to engage American campus communities and empower people to stand up for Israel; the Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center describes its work as rehabilitating injured and orphaned wild animals for release; and the Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County received operating support. The Louis D. Brandeis Center says its mission is to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $2,357,553. Grants ranged from $3,750 to $160,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest grants were $160,000 to Israel on Campus Coalition for an academic engagement network; $150,000 to The Haverford School for a service learning program; and $125,000 to the Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County for operating support. Other large awards included $100,000 each to Teneo Network for operating support and Do No Harm for investigative research, and $100,000 to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lindy Snider as president and Tom Beach as trustee.
The Lindy Snider Foundation is led by Lindy Snider, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindy Snider
President
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Beach
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Lindy Snider Foundation
How much does The Lindy Snider Foundation give each year?
The Lindy Snider Foundation gave $2.4M across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lindy Snider Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lindy Snider Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,647, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lindy Snider Foundation give grants?
The Lindy Snider Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (15 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Harrisburg, PA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Lindy Snider Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Lindy Snider Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lindy Snider Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lindy Snider Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Israel on Campus Coalition ($160,000), The Haverford School ($150,000) and Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lindy Snider Foundation?
The Lindy Snider Foundation reported $26.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lindy Snider Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lindy Snider Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lindy Snider Foundation's EIN?
The Lindy Snider Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4284545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does The Lindy Snider 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Lindy Snider Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lindy-snider-foundation-morg_bc5ad5cb32794ac1bc69b1fb87f5fa81
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