William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation
The William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation is a private foundation based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and Illinois, with listed purposes of general support.
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation at a glance
In short: William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation gave $497K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $497,400
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,450
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $9,073,377
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing calls for a detailed proposal with budget. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William I Patricia S Snyder Foundat
Mailing address: 107 Patton Drive Suite 300, Moon Twp, PA 15108-2565
Phone: (412) 269-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($150K). Together the top 10 received $492K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 62 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 69% to Pennsylvania, 20% to New York, 8% to Florida, and 4% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2022) to $497K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Art Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center Aventura, FL | General Purpose | $36,000 |
| Bayit Lepletot Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $36,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General Purpose | $36,000 |
| Columbia Alumni Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| Friends of the IDF Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,073,377 | $1,978,184 | $519,400 | $497,400 | 12 | $497,400 | $1,978,184 | $507,125 |
| 2024 | $7,614,593 | $960,459 | $480,193 | $474,600 | 12 | $474,600 | $960,459 | $495,704 |
| 2023 | $7,134,327 | $381,493 | $424,857 | $421,300 | 8 | $421,315 | $381,536 | $473,837 |
| 2022 | $7,274,573 | $363,401 | $288,415 | $288,400 | 15 | $288,415 | $363,401 | $423,530 |
| 2021 | $7,102,705 | $246,487 | $289,815 | $289,800 | 15 | $289,800 | $351,840 | $321,519 |
| 2020 | $7,146,033 | $440,255 | $403,408 | $370,000 | 2 | — | $440,255 | $267,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $507K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for a Jewish community federation, an art museum, a cancer center, educational and religious organizations, and youth-related organizations. The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh describes its mission as cultivating resources, connecting people, and collaborating to foster an inclusive and flourishing Jewish community. Geneva College describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community preparing students for service to God and neighbor. Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds for educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youths and to raise educational standards.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $497,400 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $150,000, with a median grant of $27,000. The largest awards included $150,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, $125,000 to Carnegie Museum of Art, and $50,000 to University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center. Other awards included $36,000 each to Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, Bayit Lepletot, and Park Avenue Synagogue; $18,000 each to Columbia Alumni Center and Friends of the IDF; $15,000 to Geneva College; and $8,000 to Youth Renewal Fund. All listed purposes were general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William I Snyder as president and Patricia S Snyder as vice president.
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation is led by William I. Snyder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William I. Snyder
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia S. Snyder
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation
How much does William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation give each year?
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation gave $497K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $475K across 12 grants.
What is William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's typical grant size?
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,000, and its average grant was $41,450, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation give grants?
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's largest grantees?
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($150,000), Carnegie Museum of Art ($125,000) and University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation?
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $507K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for a Jewish community federation, an art museum, a cancer center, educational and religious organizations, and youth-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation?
The 2025 filing calls for a detailed proposal with budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's EIN?
William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1773015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William I & Patricia S Snyder Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-i-and-patricia-s-snyder-foundation-morg_ef5675fd9d2943029a689a104edc6ac4
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