Private foundation · EIN 83-4051396 · Orangevale, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sno 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: 3 grants paid, $36K total, median $13K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$36K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethel ChurchRedding, CACash for continued support$17K
Flame of the Fire MinistrySacramento, CAContribution$13K
Global AwakeningMechanicsburg, PACash for continued support$6,398

By state: California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Sno Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orangevale, California, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Sno 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 Sno Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $36K across 3 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Sno Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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