Fred B Snite Foundation
Historical FunderLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-6084839 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$25,195
Total assets$21.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,429.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARGARET SACKLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 736 N WESTERN AVENUE SUITE 394, LAKE FOREST IL 60045 |
| Phone | 8474467705 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER WITH BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REASONS FOR REQUEST OF FUNDS. COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION ONLY CONTRIBUTES TO PUBLIC CHARITIES WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Further donee's charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $101,289 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Further donee's charitable purpose | $101,289 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Further donee's charitable purpose | $70,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,862 |
| Big Shoulders | Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,862 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,628 |
| St Ann School | Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | Further donee's charitable purpose | $40,429 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $35,647 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Chicago | Orland Park, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $35,322 |
| Els for Autism Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lift Up the Vulnerable | New York, NY | Further donee's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lighthouse for Hope | Scottsdale, AZ | Further donee's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,993 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,213 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,195 |
| Gift of Adoption | Techny, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| St Michael's Catholic School | Los Angeles, CA | Further donee's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | LA Grange Park, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Bonaventure Catholic Church | Davie, FL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St John of the Cross | Western Springs, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Christ Child Society | Milwaukee, WI | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish | Wilmette, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Roseland Training Center | Chicago, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Chiera Family Foundation | Coconut Creek, FL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | Lexington, KY | Further donee's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation | Northfield, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,078 |
| St Therese de Lisieux | Wellington, FL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Leo University | St Leo, FL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Legacy Guild | Western Springs, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Lisle Baseball-Softball | Lisle, IL | Further donee's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,122,807 | 32 |
| 2023 | $901,265 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6084839
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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