Private foundation · EIN 20-4052717 · Providence, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Philip Snyder Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $114K total, median $1,000. 18% of grants stayed in Rhode Island. Stated restrictions: Charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
60
$114K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in RI
18%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.5M

How to apply

A written request stating nature of organization and the intended use of funds. Contact: Anne Snyder Co Parsons Cap Mgmt, 40 Westminster St Suite 400, Providence, Ri, 4015212440 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

60 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Linden Waldorf SchoolNashville, TNGeneral operations$9,000
Waverly Belmont PTOSouth Nashville, TNGeneral operations$9,000
FIRST Steps IncNashville, TNGeneral operations$8,000
Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VTScholarships$7,000
A Wish Come TrueWarwick, RIGeneral operations$6,000
Collagen 6 Research Charity IncWestport, MAGeneral operations$6,000
St Andrews SchoolBarrington, RIGeneraloperations$6,000
Chukkers for Charity Co Saddle UpFranklin, TNGeneral operations$5,000
Star Kids Scholarship ProgramMiddletown, RIScholarships$5,000
Southcoast Hospital GroupFall River, MAProgram support$2,500
Salvation Army of Fall RiverFall River, MAGeneral operations$2,500
Westport United Methodist ChurchWestport, MAGeneral operations$2,500
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAProgram support$2,000
Fall River Historical SocietyFall River, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Katie Brown FoundationFall River, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral operations$2,000
The Tomorrow Fund of Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIGeneral operations$2,000
Thomas Chew Boys & Girls Club of Fall RiverFall River, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Westport Food PantryWestport, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Westport Land ConservationWestport, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Thrive OutsideBristol, RIGeneral operations$1,750
Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MAGeneral operatons$1,000
Childrens Museum of Greater Fall RiverFall River, MAGeneral operations$1,000
Every Mother CountsWashington, DCGeneral operations$1,000
Friends of Westport Public LibraryWestport, MAChildren and youth$1,000
HairtostaySan Francisco, CAGeneral operations$1,000
Portsmouth Abbey SchoolPortsmouth, RIGeneral operations$1,000
Ronald McDonald House of ProvidenceProvidence, RIGeneral operations$1,000
Ser Jobs for ProgressFall River, MAGeneral operations$1,000
Tennessee Innocence ProjectNashville, TNGeneral operations$1,000
Town of WestportWestport, MAProgram support$1,000
Westport River Watershed AllianceWestport, MAGeneral operations$1,000
YMCA Southcoast IncNew Beford, MAYouth programs$1,000
Young Survival CoalitionNew York, NYProgram support$1,000
Mass General HospitalBoston, MAProgram support$1,000
Gnome Surf TherapyFall River, MAGeneral operations$1,000
Friends AcademyNorth Dartmouth, MAGeneral operations$1,000
TokasfriendsorgWestport, MAGeneral operations$1,000
Metavivor Research & Suppport IncMiddleton, WIProgram support$1,000
Narrows Center for the ArtsFall River, MAGeneraloperations$750
Ninth Street Day NurseryFall River, MAGeneral operations$750
St Vincents ServicesFall River, MAGeneral operations$750
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral operations$700
Angel Flight NeNorth Andover, MAGeneral operations$600
Childrens Advocacy Center of Bristol County IncFall River, MAGeneral operations$500
Forever PawsFall River, MAGeneral operations$500
Hasbro Children's HospitalProvidence, RIGeneral operations$500
Lloyd Center for the EnvironmentDartmouth, MAGeneral operations$500
Moses Brown SchoolProvidence, RIGeneral operations$500
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MAGeneral operations$500
Shri Service CorpPawtucket, RIGeneral operations$500
Susan G KomenDallas, TXGeneral operations$500
Westcott HouseSpringfield, OHGeneral operations$500
Castleton Ranch Horse RescueValley Center, CAGeneral operations$500
Our Sisters SchoolNew Bedford, MAProgram support$500
Blood Cancer UnitedNew York, NYGeneral operations$300
Westport Education FoundWestport, MAGeneral operations$250
Watuppa Rowing CenterFall River, MAGeneral operations$250
Americares FoundationsStamford, CTProgram support$150
Button Hole GolfProvidence, RIChildrens programs$100

By state: Massachusetts 33 · Tennessee 5 · Rhode Island 11 · Vermont 1 · Connecticut 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Philip Snyder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Providence, Rhode Island, administered in care of W Parish Lentz, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Philip Snyder Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A written request stating nature of organization and the intended use of funds. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Philip Snyder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $114K across 60 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Philip Snyder Foundation give?

Massachusetts (33 grants), Tennessee (5 grants), Rhode Island (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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