Private foundation · EIN 36-6084839 · Lake Forest, Illinois

Fred B Snite Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $25K. 50% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: The foundation only contributes to public charities which are tax-exempt organizations under internal revenue code

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$1.1M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
50%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$15M

How to apply

A letter with background information of the organization and reasons for request of funds. Copy of irs determination letter is required. Contact: Margaret Sackley, 736 N Western Avenue Suite 394, Lake Forest, Il, 8474467705 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The foundation only contributes to public charities which are tax-exempt organizations under internal revenue code

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INFurther donee's charitable purpose$125K
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceNorth Chicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$101K
Catholic Charities of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAFurther donee's charitable purpose$101K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAFurther donee's charitable purpose$70K
MisericordiaChicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$51K
Big ShouldersChicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$51K
Catholic Charities of ChicagoChicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$51K
St Ann SchoolChicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$50K
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYFurther donee's charitable purpose$40K
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$36K
Society of St Vincent de Paul ChicagoOrland Park, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$35K
Els for Autism FoundationJupiter, FLFurther donee's charitable purpose$30K
Lift Up the VulnerableNew York, NYFurther donee's charitable purpose$30K
Lighthouse for HopeScottsdale, AZFurther donee's charitable purpose$30K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCFurther donee's charitable purpose$26K
Wellness HouseHinsdale, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$25K
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYFurther donee's charitable purpose$25K
Gift of AdoptionTechny, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$25K
St Michael's Catholic SchoolLos Angeles, CAFurther donee's charitable purpose$25K
Nazareth AcademyLA Grange Park, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$20K
St Bonaventure Catholic ChurchDavie, FLFurther donee's charitable purpose$20K
St John of the CrossWestern Springs, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$20K
Christ Child SocietyMilwaukee, WIFurther donee's charitable purpose$20K
Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier ParishWilmette, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$20K
Roseland Training CenterChicago, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$15K
Chiera Family FoundationCoconut Creek, FLFurther donee's charitable purpose$15K
UK Markey Cancer FoundationLexington, KYFurther donee's charitable purpose$15K
Leukemia Research FoundationNorthfield, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$10K
St Therese de LisieuxWellington, FLFurther donee's charitable purpose$10K
Saint Leo UniversitySt Leo, FLFurther donee's charitable purpose$10K
The Legacy GuildWestern Springs, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$10K
Lisle Baseball-SoftballLisle, ILFurther donee's charitable purpose$10K

By state: Illinois 16 · California 3 · Indiana 1 · New York 3 · Florida 5 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Fred B Snite Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1947. 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 Fred B Snite Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter with background information of the organization and reasons for request of funds. Copy of irs determination letter is required. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Fred B Snite Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 32 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Fred B Snite Foundation give?

Illinois (16 grants), California (3 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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