Snyder Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7408347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | General support | $4,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Prairie State College Foundation | Chicago Heights, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,600 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,500 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Penngrove, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General support | $1,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,500 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Fairfax, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn | State Island, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Flossmoor Service League | Flossmoor, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Stamford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Violet Foundation for Pediatic Brain Cancer | Countryside, IL | General support | $500 |
| Henry Schueler 41 & 9 Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,700 | 28 |
| 2024 | $48,325 | 26 |
| 2023 | $51,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349101913
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7408347
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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