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Snap Foundation

Santa Monica, California  ·  EIN 611817014  ·  Private foundation

Snap Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.8M in annual giving against $174.6M in assets. This page documents the 184 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Snap Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$174.6M
Total assets
184
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Snap Foundation funds

Snap Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, homeless population, older adults, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenhispanic communitieshomeless populationolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Snap Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
California Community Foundation
SNAP FOUNDATION'S DONOR ADVISED FUND
Los Angeles, CA$13.2M2022
Mission Asset Fund
General & Unrestricted
San Francisco, CA$1.5M2020
California Community Foundation
SNAP FOUNDATION'S DONOR ADVISED FUND
Los Angeles, CA$1.4M2020
California Community Foundation
Snap Foundation's donor advised fund
Los Angeles, CA$1.2M2019
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles Arts Relief and Recovery Fund
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022
Southern California Grantmakers
Black Equity Collective Fund
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022
Inner-city Arts
General & Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
General & Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Southern California Grantmakers
Black Equity Collective
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc
General & Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
California Community Foundation
LA Arts Relief and Recovery Fund
Los Angeles, CA$250K2020
Self-help Graphics and Arts Inc
Latinx Arts Alliance PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$250K2020
Southern California Grantmakers
Black Equity Collective program
Los Angeles, CA$250K2023
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles Arts Relief and Recovery Fund
Los Angeles, CA$250K2023
Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
General & Unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$250K2023

Snap Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.5M
2020$4.8M
2022$14.4M
2023$8.0M
2024$5.9M

How to apply for funding from Snap Foundation

Snap Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at snapfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Snap Foundation

Does Snap Foundation accept grant applications?
Snap Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Snap Foundation fund?
Snap Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include California Community Foundation, Mission Asset Fund, California Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Snap Foundation give in grants?
Snap Foundation reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.6M over 184 grants.
Where is Snap Foundation located?
Snap Foundation is based in Santa Monica, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611817014.
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About this profile. This page is built from Snap Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Snap Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.