Private foundation · EIN 46-6702453 · Fairbanks, Alaska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helen E Snedden Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $111K total, median $55K. 100% of grants stayed in Alaska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$111K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in AK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fairbanks Public Media IncFairbanks, AKAssets to assist with their exempt purpose$96K
Kodiak Public Media IncKodiak, AKAssets to assist with their exempt purpose$15K

About this foundation

Helen E Snedden Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fairbanks, Alaska, administered in care of Virginia N Farmier, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Helen E Snedden Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Helen E Snedden Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $111K across 2 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Helen E Snedden Foundation give?

Alaska (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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