Carolyn and John Snow Foundation
Invitation OnlyHenrico, Virginia · EIN 54-1852262 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$426K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$11.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $60,000 |
| Jepson Scholars Foundation | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $50,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $50,000 |
| Nassau County Council on Aging | Fernandina Beach, FL | To provide financial support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $25,000 |
| Collegiate School | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $25,000 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $25,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $20,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To provide financial support | $15,000 |
| Up Rva | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $15,000 |
| Scan | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| The Faison Center | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Uva | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Va Museum of History and Culture | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Feedmore | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | To provide financial support | $5,000 |
| Little Hands Virginia | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $5,000 |
| Riverside School | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $5,000 |
| The Valentine | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $3,000 |
| Richmond Christmas Mother | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $2,500 |
| Amelia Plantation Chapel | Amelia Island, FL | To provide financial support | $2,000 |
| Rick Sharp Alzheimers Foundation | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $2,000 |
| Amelia Island Tree Conservancy Inc | Fernandina Beach, FL | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Barnabas | Fernandina Beach, FL | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Boots to Suits | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County | Fernandina Beach, FL | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | Gates Mills, OH | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Gwu Law School | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Homeless Children Ministries Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Monticello (Jefferson Foundation) | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Northern Florida Land Trust | Jacksonville, FL | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Celebrity Chefs | Alexandria, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics of Virginia | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| The Susan Komen 3-Day Run | Dallas, TX | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| Treasury Historical Assn | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| University of Toledo Foundation | Toledo, OH | To provide financial support | $1,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute (Aei) | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $500 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $500 |
| College of Eastern Idaho (Cei) | Iadho Falls, ID | To provide financial support | $500 |
| Tad's Kids | Richmond, VA | To provide financial support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,500 | 47 |
| 2024 | $322,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $279,350 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101858
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1852262
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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