The Snow Foundation
The Snow Foundation is a private foundation based in Henrico, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 47 grants totaling $425,500, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia.
The Snow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Snow Foundation gave $426K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $425,500
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,053
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $7,819,792
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% 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 Snow 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1800 Bayberry Ct Ste 101, Henrico, VA 23226
Phone: (804) 282-9779
Website: https://snowfoundation.org.au
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Snow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School ($60K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 170 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went primarily to Virginia recipients, which received 85% of grant dollars. Florida received 9%, Minnesota 4%, and New York and Washington, DC, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Snow Foundation gives
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $426K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $426K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $60,000 |
| Jepson Scholars Foundation Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $50,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $50,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging Fernandina Beach, FL | To Provide Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Collegiate School Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $25,000 |
| VCU Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $25,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To Provide Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Up RVA Richmond, VA | To Provide Financial Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,819,792 | $1,096,163 | $483,572 | $425,500 | 47 | $425,500 | $325,790 | $484,067 |
| 2024 | $7,164,663 | $857,785 | $376,992 | $322,000 | 46 | $322,000 | $187,546 | $413,969 |
| 2023 | $6,479,129 | $721,300 | $328,094 | $279,350 | 58 | $279,350 | $132,262 | $329,439 |
| 2022 | $6,459,459 | $-536,714 | $422,522 | $326,238 | 16 | $326,238 | $104,542 | $303,298 |
| 2021 | $7,158,703 | $3,515,336 | $335,499 | $300,500 | 3 | $300,500 | $3,482,248 | $328,984 |
| 2020 | $3,978,935 | $210,906 | $27,757 | $22,000 | 3 | — | $209,396 | $297,869 |
| 2019 | $3,795,286 | $198,585 | $90,047 | $80,395 | 8 | — | $195,360 | $279,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Snow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $484K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission or formal funding priorities. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, community services, health, and other areas. For example, UP RVA says it works to connect children with limited economic resources to independent schools, while The Faison Center says it serves people with autism and related challenges. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden describes its mission as connecting people to plants and inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $425,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $60,000, and the median grant was $2,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School; $50,000 each to Jepson Scholars Foundation and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden; and $30,000 to Nassau County Council on Aging. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, Collegiate School, and VCU Massey Cancer Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W. Snow as president and Christopher H. Snow as vice president.
The Snow Foundation is led by John W. Snow, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Snow
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher H. Snow
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn K. Snow (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Snow Foundation
How much does The Snow Foundation give each year?
The Snow Foundation gave $426K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $322K across 46 grants.
What is The Snow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Snow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,053, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Snow Foundation give grants?
The Snow Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (23 grants), Fernandina Beach, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Snow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Snow Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Support" (47 grants).
Who are The Snow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Snow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School ($60,000), Jepson Scholars Foundation ($50,000) and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Snow Foundation?
The Snow Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $426K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Snow Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission or formal funding priorities. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in education, community services, health, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Snow Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Snow Foundation's EIN?
The Snow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1852262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Snow 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Snow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-snow-foundation-morg_e0283291ac7e427aaf2dd9fb18bab771
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