The Ted Snowdon Foundation
The Ted Snowdon Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its recent grants support organizations working in areas including LGBTQ+ civil rights and services, the performing arts, and other community services.
The Ted Snowdon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ted Snowdon Foundation gave $1.4M across 40 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,391,500
- -7.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 40
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $34,788
- -7.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,947,133
- +18.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 40, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ted Snowdon Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Edward W Snowdon Jr
Mailing address: 150 Riverside Drive 15C, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 787-2413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ted Snowdon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The LGBT Community Center ($80K). Together the top 10 received $633K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 193 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining listed shares were California (5%), Washington, DC (3%), Connecticut (2%), and West Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ted Snowdon Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 40 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 95% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 783% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $940K (2021) to $1.5M (2025). In 2026 it made 40 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The LGBT Community Center New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $80,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $80,000 |
| Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $68,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $65,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $65,000 |
| Astraea Foundation New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $60,000 |
| Gay & Lesbian Alliance New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $60,000 |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $55,000 |
| Community Service Society New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $50,000 |
| Mint Theater Company New York, NY | General Grants to Donee | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,947,133 | $983,222 | $1,442,337 | $1,391,500 | 40 | $1,391,500 | $932,385 | $177,620 |
| 2025 | $2,478,185 | $1,000,064 | $1,574,591 | $1,506,500 | 40 | $1,506,500 | $931,973 | $170,028 |
| 2024 | $2,733,735 | $218,632 | $1,188,220 | $1,136,000 | 41 | $1,188,220 | $166,412 | $180,842 |
| 2023 | $2,571,391 | $377,581 | $1,067,049 | $1,016,000 | 37 | $1,067,049 | $326,532 | $194,075 |
| 2022 | $2,326,718 | $895,985 | $1,015,443 | $956,000 | 35 | $1,015,443 | $836,542 | $198,386 |
| 2021 | $2,447,260 | $1,341,078 | $1,012,116 | $940,000 | 36 | — | $344,726 | $156,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ted Snowdon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2026 — 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 foundation’s stated purpose encompasses the performing arts and assistance to organizations serving the lesbian and gay community. Its 2026 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. For example, Lambda Legal describes its work as pursuing LGBTQ+ and HIV-related civil rights through impact litigation, education, and public policy. Mint Theater Company says it produces “lost or neglected” plays, while the LGBTQ Victory Institute describes its work as developing leadership and supporting LGBTQ+ elected and appointed officials.
Other 2026 grantees describe work in HIV services, homelessness and supportive services, and dance and musical theater. These are the grantees’ stated missions, rather than additional statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $1,391,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $80,000, with a median of $25,000. Listed grant purposes were “general grants to donee.”
Among the largest 2026 grants were $80,000 each to The LGBT Community Center and The Metropolitan Opera; $68,000 to Gay Men’s Health Crisis; $65,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund; and $60,000 each to Astraea Foundation and Gay & Lesbian Alliance. Other listed awards included $55,000 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, $50,000 each to Community Service Society and Mint Theater Company, $45,000 to the Center for Investigative Reporting, and $40,000 to LGBTQ Victory Institute.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to contact Edward W. Snowdon Jr. and to see Attachment 3 for application procedures, materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Edward W. Snowdon Jr. as president; Deborah Ensign as director; Richard W. Snowdon as director and vice president; and Robert S. Blaustein as secretary.
The Ted Snowdon Foundation is led by Edward W. Snowdon Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edward W. Snowdon Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Deborah Ensign
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard W. Snowdon
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert S. Blaustein
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ted Snowdon Foundation
How much does The Ted Snowdon Foundation give each year?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation gave $1.4M across 40 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.5M across 40 grants.
What is The Ted Snowdon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,788, across 40 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ted Snowdon Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Ted Snowdon Foundation give grants?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (32 grants).
Does The Ted Snowdon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ted Snowdon Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ted Snowdon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The LGBT Community Center ($80,000), The Metropolitan Opera ($80,000) and Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc ($68,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Ted Snowdon Foundation?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ted Snowdon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose encompasses the performing arts and assistance to organizations serving the lesbian and gay community. Its 2026 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ted Snowdon Foundation?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ted Snowdon Foundation's EIN?
The Ted Snowdon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3948662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Ted Snowdon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ted-snowdon-foundation-morg_d42cde6d72ae49829702253ba3f432de
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