Private foundation · EIN 93-1369489 · Gloucester, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tina Snider 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: 54 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $12K. 30% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
54
$2.5M
Median grant
$12K
Stays in MA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gevura FundGloucester, MACharitable mission$350K
Center for Peace Communications IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral operations$250K
National Jewish Advocacy CenterAtlanta, GAUnited airlines case$250K
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies IncWashington, DCResearch and analysis$168K
Friends of ElnetNew York, NYGeneral operations$100K
Fuente Latina IncMiami, FLGeneral operations$100K
Maccabi USA IncPhiladelphia, PAMaccabiah$100K
Samaritans IncBoston, MAEvery conversation counts campaign$100K
The Louis D Brandeis Center IncWashington, DCLabor litigation$100K
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COGeneral operations$100K
Donors Trust IncAlexandria, VAGevura fund of donorstrust$100K
Yud Foundation IncNew York, NYSupport of legal activity$100K
Stand Strong International IncAventura, FLGeneral operations of the standstrong boston chapter.$53K
Impact Israel (yemin Orde)Needham, MAGeneral operations$50K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral operations$50K
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East IncBala Cynwyd, PAGeneral operations$50K
The Philanthropy Round TableWashington, DCGeneral operations$50K
University of Maryland College Park Foundation IncCollege Park, MDGeneral operations$50K
Jewish Business NetworkNew York, NYGeneral operations$50K
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI5-month targeted social media campaign to mta members and their networks in marblehead and the massachusetts north shore. messaging will re…$50K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral operations$25K
Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NYCreation of a long form video about unions$25K
Pathways for Middle East PeaceGladwyne, PAGeneral operations$25K
The Steamboat InstituteSteamboat Springs, CO2026 speaker series$25K
Parents Defending EducationArlington, VAGeneral operations$20K
The Kennebec Land TrustWinthrop, MEGeneral operations$20K
Cape Ann MuseumGloucester, MAOperations summer celebrations$15K
Do No HarmGlen Allen, VAGeneral operations$10K
Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute IncorporatedGloucester, MAAcademy program$10K
Our Lady of Victory SchoolWashington, DCGeneral operations & tuition angels$10K
Wellspring HouseGloucester, MAGeneral operations$10K
Itrek IncNew York, NYGeneral operations$10K
JewbelongNew York, NYAntisemitism awareness billboard campaign$10K
Malama KauaiLihue, HIGeneral operations$10K
Phoenix Multisport Inc Dba the PhoenixDenver, COGeneral operations$10K
Portland Community SquashPortland, MEGeneral operations$10K
Terezin Children of the Holocaust IncAmesbury, MAGeneral operations$10K
Friends of Cobbossee Watershed DistrictEast Winthrop, MEGeneral operations$5,000
American Contemporary Ballet IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$5,000
Bangor Area Recovery Network IncBrewer, MEGeneral operations$5,000
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake IncCasco, MEGeneral operations$5,000
Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum IncEssex, MAGeneral operations$5,000
Family Reach FoundationBoston, MAGeneral operations$5,000
Temple Ahavat AchimGloucester, MAGeneral operations$5,000
The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry IncGloucester, MAGeneral operations$5,000
Gloucester Stage Co IncGloucester, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral operations$2,000
Aloha School Early Learning Center IncHanalei, HIGeneral operations$1,090
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operations$1,000
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MAIn memory of nancy-beth sheerr$1,000
Friends of Gloucester Dog ParkGloucester, MAGeneral operations$500
Generous Gardners Non ProfitGloucester, MAGeneral operations$500
Lanes Coven Theater Company IncRockport, MAGeneral operations$500
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral operations$350

By state: Massachusetts 16 · New York 7 · District of Columbia 4 · Georgia 1 · Pennsylvania 3 · Virginia 5

About this foundation

Tina Snider Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gloucester, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Tina Snider 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 Tina Snider Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 54 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Tina Snider Foundation give?

Massachusetts (16 grants), New York (7 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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