The Snow Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Henrico, Virginia (also referenced as Richmond, VA). Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a philanthropic organization providing funding to various initiatives across the United States. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1998.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+10.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$322K
+15.3% YoY
Grant Count
46
-20.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+45.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on philanthropy and grantmaking, supporting initiatives across multiple states and cities throughout the United States, including Alexandria, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, and communities in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$19
Average Grant
$19
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, with documented giving in:
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
Specific cities receiving support include Alexandria, Chicago, Dallas, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $6,479,129 (2023); $7.16M (2024)
- Annual revenue: $721,300 (2023); $858,000 (2024)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2024)
- Annual grants awarded: $279,000 (2024)
Financial Trend: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,164,663 | $6,479,129 | $6,459,459 |
| Revenue | $857,785 | $721,300 | $-536,714 |
| Expenses | $376,992 | $328,094 | $422,522 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $322,000 | $279,350 | $326,238 |
| Net Investment Income | $187,546 | $132,262 | $104,542 |
| Distributable Amount | $413,969 | $329,439 | $303,298 |
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
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- John W. Snow — President (serves without compensation)
- Carolyn K. Snow — Secretary/Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Christopher H. Snow — Vice President (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN W SNOW | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER H SNOW | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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