John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158
Official website of The John Ben Snow Foundation & Memorial Trust (EIN 13-6633814). The site describes the Memorial Trust's grant programs and geographic focus (Central NY, Northern Nevada, New Jersey), lists trustees with contact emails, provides annual reports, and hosts an online grant application portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit with programs in education, community initiatives, youth services, arts/culture, or disability services seeking project or program support in the typical $5k–$50k range and able to apply through a seasonal online LOI/application process.
Good Fit
- • Program focus aligns with education, community initiatives, youth development, arts/culture, or disability services.
- • Geographic connection to the foundation's core regions (especially NY, NV, or NJ) or clear case for impact in those areas.
- • Request size and timing match observed awards (median around $10,000; many awards in $10k–$25k band).
- • Willingness to submit a Letter of Inquiry via the online portal during the December–February window.
- • Ability to contact an assigned trustee by email if outside core regions.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached roughly 15 states, with sizeable shares concentrated in Nevada, New York, and New Jersey but a multi-state footprint overall.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 129 distinct grantees across multiple program areas (education, community initiatives, youth, arts, disabilities), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public online LOI/application portal with set windows and the fact that about 60% of 2023 recipients were newly funded, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
