Private foundation · EIN 54-1852262 · Richmond, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carolyn and John Snow 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $426K total, median $2,000. 60% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
47
$426K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in VA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal SchoolRichmond, VATo provide financial support$60K
Jepson Scholars FoundationRichmond, VATo provide financial support$50K
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenRichmond, VATo provide financial support$50K
Nassau County Council on AgingFernandina Beach, FLTo provide financial support$30K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro RichmondRichmond, VATo provide financial support$25K
Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VATo provide financial support$25K
Vcu Massey Cancer CenterRichmond, VATo provide financial support$25K
St Stephens Episcopal ChurchRichmond, VATo provide financial support$20K
Sheltering Arms FoundationMinneapolis, MNTo provide financial support$15K
Up RvaRichmond, VATo provide financial support$15K
ScanRichmond, VATo provide financial support$10K
The Faison CenterRichmond, VATo provide financial support$10K
UVACharlottesville, VATo provide financial support$10K
Va Museum of History and CultureRichmond, VATo provide financial support$10K
Virginia Episcopal SchoolLynchburg, VATo provide financial support$10K
Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VATo provide financial support$10K
FeedmoreRichmond, VATo provide financial support$5,000
Inner-City Scholarship FundNew York, NYTo provide financial support$5,000
Little Hands VirginiaRichmond, VATo provide financial support$5,000
Riverside SchoolRichmond, VATo provide financial support$5,000
The ValentineRichmond, VATo provide financial support$3,000
Richmond Christmas MotherRichmond, VATo provide financial support$2,500
Amelia Plantation ChapelAmelia Island, FLTo provide financial support$2,000
Rick Sharp Alzheimers FoundationRichmond, VATo provide financial support$2,000
Amelia Island Tree Conservancy IncFernandina Beach, FLTo provide financial support$1,000
BarnabasFernandina Beach, FLTo provide financial support$1,000
Boots to SuitsRichmond, VATo provide financial support$1,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau CountyFernandina Beach, FLTo provide financial support$1,000
Gilmour AcademyGates Mills, OHTo provide financial support$1,000
Gwu Law SchoolWashington, DCTo provide financial support$1,000
Homeless Children Ministries IncVirginia Beach, VATo provide financial support$1,000
Johns HopkinsBaltimore, MDTo provide financial support$1,000
Kenyon CollegeGambier, OHTo provide financial support$1,000
Monticello (jefferson Foundation)Charlottesville, VATo provide financial support$1,000
Nature ConservancyRichmond, VATo provide financial support$1,000
Northern Florida Land TrustJacksonville, FLTo provide financial support$1,000
Salvation Army Celebrity ChefsAlexandria, VATo provide financial support$1,000
Special Olympics of VirginiaRichmond, VATo provide financial support$1,000
St Mary's Episcopal ChurchRichmond, VATo provide financial support$1,000
Take Stock in ChildrenFort Lauderdale, FLTo provide financial support$1,000
The Susan Komen 3-Day RunDallas, TXTo provide financial support$1,000
Treasury Historical AssnWashington, DCTo provide financial support$1,000
University of Toledo FoundationToledo, OHTo provide financial support$1,000
American Enterprise Institute (aei)Washington, DCTo provide financial support$500
Cato InstituteWashington, DCTo provide financial support$500
College of Eastern Idaho (cei)Iadho Falls, IDTo provide financial support$500
Tad's KidsRichmond, VATo provide financial support$500

By state: Virginia 28 · Florida 7 · Minnesota 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 4 · Ohio 3

About this foundation

Carolyn and John Snow Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Virginia, administered in care of John W Snow, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Carolyn and John Snow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Carolyn and John Snow Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $426K across 47 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Carolyn and John Snow Foundation give?

Virginia (28 grants), Florida (7 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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