WP Snyder III Charitable Fund
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $220,200 to organizations in Pennsylvania and other states.
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: WP Snyder III Charitable Fund gave $220K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,200
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,881
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,749,060
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% 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 WP Snyder III Charitable Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists the contact as “Taxpayer” and says to submit by mail. It states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Taxpayer
Mailing address: PO Box 247, Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 281-6090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WP Snyder III Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sweetwater Center for the Arts ($35K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 138 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 7% to Massachusetts, 4% to New York, and 1% each to North Carolina and Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is WP Snyder III Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2022) to $226K (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Center for the Arts Sewickley, PA | General | $34,900 |
| QVRFDF Sewickley, PA | General | $24,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center Sewickley, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center Sewickley, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Hingham Maritime Center Hingham, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Sewickley Presbyterian Church Sewickley, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon Fund Mount Hermon, MA | General | $6,500 |
| NYU Stern Parents Fund New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Dr. Joseph Maroon Research | $6,000 |
| Ambridge Center for Hope Ambridge, PA | General | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,749,060 | $160,518 | $282,654 | $220,200 | 32 | $229,613 | $108,277 | $222,228 |
| 2024 | $2,871,198 | $137,838 | $261,465 | $199,418 | 25 | $209,400 | $86,673 | $213,764 |
| 2023 | $2,994,821 | $169,044 | $286,773 | $226,100 | 25 | $237,038 | $119,309 | $198,669 |
| 2022 | $3,124,827 | $117,405 | $187,001 | $122,086 | 32 | $132,046 | $68,051 | $202,198 |
| 2021 | $3,182,148 | $293,048 | $256,466 | $191,850 | 24 | $202,627 | $239,704 | $221,012 |
| 2020 | $3,127,353 | $-13,620 | $258,823 | $198,000 | 21 | — | $33,683 | $198,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WP Snyder III Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $222K 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 a range of organizations. Fern Hollow Nature Center describes its mission as operating an environmental education center and conducting related educational activities; Hingham Maritime Center says it provides sailing, rowing, and water-safety education. Clear Thoughts Foundation says it funds the discovery of breakthrough drugs and novel treatments to eliminate dementia. Other recipients describe work in land conservation, park stewardship, preparing low-income students for higher education, and empowering families and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $220,200. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $34,900, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $34,900 to Sweetwater Center for the Arts, $24,000 to QVRFDF, $20,000 to Fern Hollow Nature Center, and $15,000 to Samaritan Counseling Center. Each was designated for “general” purposes. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Hingham Maritime Center and $6,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for “Dr. Joseph Maroon Research.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Brandon Snyder, W P Snyder V, James Brandon Snyder Jr, and Sarah Lynn Snyder Seay as trustees.
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Brandon Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Brandon Snyder Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lynn Snyder Seay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. P. Snyder V
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about WP Snyder III Charitable Fund
How much does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund give each year?
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund gave $220K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 25 grants.
What is WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,881, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from WP Snyder III Charitable Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund give grants?
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sewickley, PA (15 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants).
Does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Sweetwater Center for the Arts ($34,900), QVRFDF ($24,000) and Fern Hollow Nature Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WP Snyder III Charitable Fund?
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WP Snyder III Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WP Snyder III Charitable Fund?
The 2025 filing lists the contact as “Taxpayer” and says to submit by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's EIN?
WP Snyder III Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1611760. 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 May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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