The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including medical research, performing arts, natural education, community organization, religious activities, youth education, and human services.
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation at a glance
In short: The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation gave $830K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Minnesota. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $829,600
- +118.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,850
- +145.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,452,680
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1449 Nighthawk Pointe, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (314) 517-9701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint John's University ($498K). Together the top 10 received $822K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 74 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (60%), Florida (32%), Missouri (7%), Mississippi (1%), and Kansas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 366% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $232K (2020) to $830K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $830K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John's University Collegeville, MN | Medical Research | $498,000 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Performing Arts | $155,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Naples, FL | Natural Education | $60,500 |
| The League Club Naples, FL | Community Organization | $40,000 |
| Methodist Church of the Resurrection Kansas City, MO | Religious | $26,000 |
| Churchill Center & School St. Louis, MO | Youth Education | $12,000 |
| Circle of Friends Lake Wales, FL | Health & Human Service Support | $10,000 |
| The Golf Foundation St. Louis, MO | Youth Support | $10,000 |
| Nelson Atikins Museum Kansas City, MS | Art Preservation | $5,000 |
| The Kauffman Center Kansas City, MO | Performing Arts | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation?
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 | $3,452,680 | $1,381,224 | $857,376 | $829,600 | 16 | $829,600 | $849,565 | $226,538 |
| 2024 | $3,379,878 | $1,125,214 | $410,364 | $380,600 | 18 | $380,600 | $596,721 | $218,399 |
| 2023 | $3,095,506 | $1,026,665 | $512,226 | $490,500 | 15 | $490,500 | $512,636 | $175,112 |
| 2022 | $3,023,415 | $788,391 | $288,895 | $274,700 | 14 | $274,700 | $278,404 | $185,499 |
| 2021 | $2,951,732 | $233,335 | $441,455 | $417,450 | 11 | $417,450 | $219,330 | $200,405 |
| 2020 | $3,159,852 | $554,365 | $240,907 | $232,000 | 11 | — | $545,458 | $166,091 |
| 2019 | $2,846,394 | $71,855 | $822,194 | $821,300 | 14 | — | $70,961 | $191,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research, the arts, education, community services, and religious activities. For example, The League Club Inc., which received $40,000, describes its mission as “Women strengthening communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism and philanthropy.” Pathways to Independence, which received $500, describes its mission as supporting skills development for adults with disabilities seeking greater independence and social success.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $829,600. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $498,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest reported grants included $498,000 to Saint John’s University for medical research, $155,000 to Artis—Naples for performing arts, $60,500 to Naples Botanical Garden for natural education, and $40,000 to The League Club for community organization. Other reported grants included $26,000 to Methodist Church of the Resurrection for religious purposes and $12,000 to Churchill Center & School for youth education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William W. Snyder and Sandra K. Snyder as trustees.
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra K. Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W. Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 William and Sandra Snyder Foundation
How much does The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation give each year?
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation gave $830K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $381K across 18 grants.
What is The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's typical grant size?
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $51,850, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation give grants?
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (5 grants), St. Louis, MO (4 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's largest grantees?
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint John's University ($498,000), Artis Naples ($155,000) and Naples Botanical Garden ($60,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation?
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $830K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical research, the arts, education, community services, and religious activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's EIN?
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2999373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William and Sandra Snyder 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
Live grants for the work The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
Collier Community Foundation Inc
Naples, FL
Collier Community Foundation funds nonprofit programs with measurable community results and nonprofit capacity-building, across areas such as housing, hunger, education, health, human services, and the environment in Collier County, Florida. Program grants are typically $20,000–$30,000; capacity grants are up to $2,500. Nonprofits can apply through its grants portal, but donor advisors do not accept direct funding requests.
Assets
$349.2M
Grants
292
Total Given
$24.3M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The Dallas Foundation
Dallas, TX
The Dallas Foundation funds nonprofit work in Greater Dallas, with a current emphasis on early childhood and family well-being and other areas including economic mobility, homelessness, and youth mental health. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,020 to $7.85 million, with a median of $25,000; applicants generally must serve Dallas County residents. It accepts applications through its online portal when a grant cycle is open, but reports no open opportunities at this time.
Assets
$491.5M
Grants
788
Total Given
$87.3M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-and-sandra-snyder-foundation-morg_4c7167430e404e5f989f9b064878d1a6
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_812999373_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-and-sandra-snyder-foundation-morg_4c7167430e404e5f989f9b064878d1a6},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The William and Sandra Snyder Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?