The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Parkville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $331K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,125
- -46.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $331,191
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Cecilia Catholic Church Food Kitchen ($10K). Together the top 8 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% of 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $61K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia Catholic Church Food Kitchen Baltimore, MD | Provide Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Oak Crest Catholic Community Baltimore, MD | Community Outreach, Religious Services | $5,000 |
| Hereford Volunteer Ambulance Assoc Monkton, MD | Volunteer Ambulance Company | $3,000 |
| Benedictine Society of Baltimore City Baltimore, MD | Food and Resources to Those in Need | $3,000 |
| Baltimore County Police Par Fund Towson, MD | Police Assistance & Relief Fund | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Center Baltimore, MD | Emergency Funds for the Poor | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Outreach Parkton, MD | Emergency Food & Housing | $1,000 |
| Welcome One Homeless Shelter Baltimore, MD | Assistance for the Homeless | $1,000 |
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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 | $331,191 | $18,647 | $37,778 | $25,000 | 8 | $25,000 | $6,611 | $14,744 |
| 2023 | $397,972 | $16,252 | $44,551 | $35,000 | 6 | $41,270 | — | $1,713 |
| 2022 | $426,271 | $10,758 | $73,802 | $61,300 | 8 | $69,586 | $2,385 | $1,255 |
| 2021 | $489,315 | $20,637 | $51,055 | $41,100 | 6 | $41,100 | — | $2,457 |
| 2020 | $519,733 | $17,457 | $50,146 | $42,500 | 7 | — | — | $2,335 |
| 2019 | $552,422 | $18,451 | $46,039 | $36,000 | 6 | — | — | $20,419 |
| 2018 | $580,010 | $25,118 | $46,248 | $38,500 | 8 | — | $671 | $22,678 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust is led by Charles Jednorski Esq., Trustee on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Jednorski Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Buddemeyer (2018–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust
How much does The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust give each year?
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 6 grants.
What is The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust give grants?
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants).
Does The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include St Cecilia Catholic Church Food Kitchen ($10,000), Oak Crest Catholic Community ($5,000) and Hereford Volunteer Ambulance Assoc ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust?
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust reported $331K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Loretta a Snell Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2124892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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