The Snyder Family Fund
The Snyder Family Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 78 grants totaling $441,500, supporting organizations including educational institutions, food banks, arts organizations, and charitable and conservation groups.
Key facts about The Snyder Family Fund
In short: The Snyder Family Fund gave $442K across 78 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 25-1611761
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $441,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 78
- Average grant
- $5,660
- Median grant
- $2,750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (8 of 76, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,738,900
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$442K
+17.6% YoY
Grant Count
78
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+20.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Snyder Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $301K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Snyder Family Fund open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 76 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website emphasizes education and community involvement. It describes education broadly, including hands-on projects, after-school clubs, summer camps, internships, and the arts.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says its mission is to pursue lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes; McCarter Theatre Company describes itself as a performing arts center offering arts and educational programs; and Sewickley Academy says its mission is to advance knowledge, character, and community through education. The C&O Canal Trust says it works to protect, restore, and promote the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 78 grants totaling $441,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $64,000, with a median grant of $2,750. Notable awards included $64,000 to Borough of Sewickley Heights History Center, $34,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, $24,000 to North Way Christian Community, and $20,000 to McCarter Theatre Company. Most listed purposes were general and unrestricted; specific purposes included a new sound system fund at North Way Christian Community’s Wexford church and resurfacing the Snyder Tennis Courts at Sewickley Academy.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania received 48% of grant dollars, New Jersey 17%, Maryland 9%, New York 7%, and Massachusetts 6%. The listed 2025 grants also included recipients in Washington, D.C., and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 78 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
395 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS HISTORY CENTER INC Sewickley, PA | General & Unrestricted | $64,000 |
| GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Duquesne, PA | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| NORTH WAY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Wexford, PA | General & Unrestricted and New sound system fund at Wexford Church | $24,000 |
| MCCARTER THEATRE COMPANY Princeton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| THE LILABEAN FOUNDATION INC Silver Spring, MD | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| MARYLAND FOOD BANK INC Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| C&O CANAL TRUST INC Williamsport, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| CHATHAM UNIVERSITY Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,738,900 | $174,743 | $470,581 | $441,500 |
| 2024 | $2,034,738 | $317,552 | $402,075 | $375,500 |
| 2023 | $2,119,011 | $120,340 | $341,092 | $319,500 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,738,900 | $2,034,738 | $2,119,011 |
| Revenue | $174,743 | $317,552 | $120,340 |
| Expenses | $470,581 | $402,075 | $341,092 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $462,981 | $399,575 | $340,156 |
| Net Investment Income | $174,743 | $317,552 | $120,340 |
| Distributable Amount | $300,936 | $278,696 | $239,563 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda S Hayes as president and trustee. Trustees listed are Sam Hayes, Whit Hayes, Dixon Hayes Jr, Lisa Maynard, Carolyn S Miltenberger, Nina Snyder, G Whitney Snyder Jr, and Ashley Stephansky. Carolyn S Miltenberger is also listed as secretary.
The Snyder Family Fund is led by Linda S Hayes, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda S Hayes
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn S Miltenberger
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G Whitney Snyder Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Stephansky
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dixon Hayes Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Maynard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whit Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://thesnyderfamilyfoundation.com
Frequently asked questions about The Snyder Family Fund
How much does The Snyder Family Fund give each year?
The Snyder Family Fund gave $442K across 78 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $376K across 80 grants.
What is The Snyder Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Snyder Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $5,660, across 78 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Snyder Family Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Snyder Family Fund give grants?
The Snyder Family Fund's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (17%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sewickley, PA (11 grants), Princeton, NJ (11 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants) and Rye, NY (6 grants).
Does The Snyder Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Snyder Family Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Snyder Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Snyder Family Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Borough of Sewickley Heights History Center Inc ($64,000), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($34,000) and North Way Christian Community ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Snyder Family Fund?
The Snyder Family Fund reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $463K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Snyder Family Fund fund?
The foundation’s website emphasizes education and community involvement. It describes education broadly, including hands-on projects, after-school clubs, summer camps, internships, and the arts. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says its mission is to pursue lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes; McCarter Theatre Company describes itself as a performing arts center offering arts and educational prog…
How do I apply for a grant from The Snyder Family Fund?
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 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 2020–2025.
Does The Snyder Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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