John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 13-6633814 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded111
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$36.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED ON |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 WEST SENECA STREET SUITE B 215, MANLIUS NY 13104 |
| Phone | 3156322559 |
| Form and materials | REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE WWW.JOHNBENSNOW.ORG |
| Restrictions | REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED ON WEBSITE WWW.JOHNBENSNOW.ORG |
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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Pulaski Academy and Central School | Pulaski, NY | Education | $40,800 |
| Central New York Community Foundation in | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $35,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum | Cooperstown, NY | Arts and culture | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Works of Central New York | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $25,000 |
| Nevada Center for Civic Engagement | Sparks, NV | Education | $25,000 |
| Central Current Inc | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $25,000 |
| On Point for College Inc | Syracuse, NY | Education | $23,750 |
| Sultana Education Foundation | Chestertown, MD | Environment | $20,000 |
| Care Chest of Sierra Nevada | Reno, NV | Disabilities and universal | $20,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno | Reno, NV | Community initiatives | $20,000 |
| Univeristy of Nevada Reno | Reno, NV | Arts and culture | $20,000 |
| Adirondack Experience | Lake Placid, NY | Arts and culture | $20,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey | Newark, NJ | Youth programs | $20,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum and Fdn | New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| The Reno Dance Company Inc | Reno, NV | Arts and culture | $20,000 |
| Centerstate CEO Foundation | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $20,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | Henderson, NV | Education | $20,000 |
| Good Life Foundation | Syracuse, NY | Youth programs | $20,000 |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | Community initiatives | $20,000 |
| Josephs House for Women Inc | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada | Carson City, NV | Education | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County | Atlanta, GA | Community initiatives | $20,000 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center | Reno, NV | Community initiatives | $20,000 |
| Horizons of Kent and Queen Annes | Chestertown, MA | Education | $20,000 |
| Northern Nevada Electrical Workers Joint | Reno, NV | Education | $19,500 |
| Kunr Public Radio | Reno, NV | Education | $18,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action | Long Branch, NJ | Education | $17,500 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | Community initiatives | $15,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Ptp | Washington, DC | Environment | $15,000 |
| Olana Partnership | Hudson, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $15,000 |
| Elmcrest Childrens Center | Syracuse, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Central New York | Syracuse, NY | Community initiatives | $15,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation | Reno, NV | Education | $15,000 |
| Tu Casa Latina | Reno, NV | Community initiatives | $15,000 |
| Pbs Reno | Reno, NV | Education | $15,000 |
| Reno Gazette Journal Fund | Reno, NV | Education | $15,000 |
| Arts for All Nevada | Reno, NV | Arts and culture | $15,000 |
| Center for the Arts of Homer Inc | Homer, NY | Historic preservation | $14,000 |
| Horizon Hospice | Elko, NV | Community initiatives | $14,000 |
| Urban Roots | Buffalo, NY | Education | $12,500 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts I | New York, NY | Education | $12,000 |
| Fiver Children's Foundation | New York, NY | Youth programs | $12,000 |
| New Jersey Audubon Society | Bernardsville, NJ | Environment | $12,000 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | Claryville, NY | Community initiatives | $12,000 |
| Garden State Film Festival | Sea Girt, NJ | Arts and culture | $12,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | Education | $12,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association | Reno, NV | Arts and culture | $12,000 |
| Two River Theater | Red Bank, NJ | Arts and culture | $12,000 |
| Eagle Wings Academy Scholarships and Student Support | Jacksontown, OH | Education | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley | Yerington, NV | Education | $12,000 |
| Building Men Program Inc | Syracuse, NY | Youth programs | $11,000 |
| Dieu Donne | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | Education | $10,000 |
| Merry-Go-Round Playhouse | Auburn, NY | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| Arts Guild of Old Forge | Old Forge, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Journey Through Hallowed Ground | Leesburg, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Casa of Ocean County | Toms River, NJ | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County | Asbury Park, NJ | Education | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 111 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,507,300 | 111 |
| 2023 | $1,638,780 | 129 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349102408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6633814
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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