The Snyder Family Fund
The Snyder Family Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 1990. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable initiatives across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$376K
+17.5% YoY
Grant Count
80
+2.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+14.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Snyder Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $279K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Education: Elementary, secondary, and higher education
- Health: Diseases and conditions
- Religion: Christian and Protestant religious activities
- Human Services: Family services and child welfare
Grantmaking
The fund made 69 grants in 2024, with recent notable grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund supports organizations across multiple states including:
Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,034,738
- Total Revenues: $317,552
- Total Expenses: $402,075
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,034,738 | $2,119,011 | $2,339,763 |
| Revenue | $317,552 | $120,340 | $31,112 |
| Expenses | $402,075 | $341,092 | $295,368 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $399,575 | $340,156 | $294,567 |
| Net Investment Income | $317,552 | $120,340 | $60,171 |
| Distributable Amount | $278,696 | $239,563 | $239,457 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Borough of Sewickley Heights History Center Inc ($60,000), North Way Christian Community ($25,000), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ROBBINSVILLE, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC STAMFORD, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER INC SEWICKLEY, PA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM INC BOSTON, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| BRIDGE TO HOME ANIMAL RESCUE WASHINGTON, PA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| C&O CANAL TRUST INC WILLIAMSPORT, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| CHATHAM UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CHRISTS CHURCH NURSERY SCHOOL RYE, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY INC HILLSIDE, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PITTSBURGH, PA | funds for the men's tennis team, the women's tennis team and the Sociology Department in honor of retired professor Mary Fran Antolini | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund is managed by a board of trustees, including Linda S Hayes serving as President and Trustee. Board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda S Hayes | Pres, Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sam Hayes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Whit Hayes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dixon Hayes Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lisa Maynard | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carolyn S Miltenberger | Sec, Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nina Snyder | Trustee | 1 | — |
| G Whitney Snyder Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ashley Stephansky | Trustee | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Snyder Family Fund fund?
The fund supports initiatives in the following areas: • **Education**: Elementary, secondary, and higher education • **Health**: Diseases and conditions • **Religion**: Christian and Protestant religious activities • **Human Services**: Family services and child welfare
How do I apply for a grant from The Snyder Family Fund?
The fund made 69 grants in 2024, with recent notable grants including: • Borough of Sewickley Heights History Center: $60,000 (General & Unrestricted) • North Way Christian Community: $25,000 (Counseling Center, Audio/visual Needs in Main Sanctuary) • The Lilabean Foundation: $17,000 (General & Unrestricted) The remaining 66 grants totaled approximately $320,000 combined. The fund primarily awards general and unrestricted grants to organizations.
Where does The Snyder Family Fund make grants?
The fund supports organizations across multiple states including: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
What size grants does The Snyder Family Fund award?
In 2024, The Snyder Family Fund awarded 80 grants totaling $376K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Snyder Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Snyder Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $279K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Snyder Family Fund's EIN?
The Snyder Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1611761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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