[Snave Foundation](https://snavefoundation.org)

January 1, 2026 (application period opens) | November 1, 2026 (final submission deadline)

Up to $5,000 per Matching Grant; one Matching Grant per adult family member per year.

Matches personal donations from adult Snave family members to eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) charities aligned with Quaker values.

Requires sponsorship by an adult Snave family member who has donated personally.

--- ## Description The Snave Foundation Matching Grant program amplifies the charitable impact of adult Snave family members by matching their personal donations to eligible not-for-profit organizations. The Foundation prioritizes support for organizations and programs that reflect the ideals and values of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), with a focus on originality, innovation, education, outreach, and serving the poor and elderly. Only registered 501(c)(3) charities in the United States are eligible. Each adult family member may sponsor one Matching Grant per year, with the Foundation matching their contribution up to $5,000. --- ## Due Dates - January 1, 2026: Application period opens (annual) - November 1, 2026: Final submission deadline (annual) All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum of $5,000 per Matching Grant. - Each adult Snave family member may sponsor one Matching Grant per year. - Grants are distributed annually. --- ## Eligibility - Applicant organizations must be U.S.-based and registered as 501(c)(3) charities. - Programs and services must align with Quaker ideals and values. - Exclusions: annual campaigns, conference registrations, awards to individuals, research programs, and indirect costs not directly associated with the program. - Grants must be sponsored by an adult Snave family member who has made a personal donation to the organization. - Only one Matching Grant may be sponsored per adult family member each year. --- ## Application Process 1. **Confirm Eligibility** - Ensure your organization is a 501(c)(3) and aligns with the Foundation’s mission. 2. **Secure a Sponsor** - Obtain sponsorship from an adult Snave family member who has already donated personally. - If you do not have a sponsor, you may submit a request via the Foundation’s website to connect with potential sponsors. 3. **Submit Application** - Complete the Matching Grant application form (available on the Foundation’s website) by November 1. - Work with your sponsor to ensure the application reflects both the personal donation and the organization’s alignment with Foundation priorities. 4. **Review and Award** - The Grants Committee reviews applications and awards grants annually. --- ## Additional Information - Grant payments for a specific annual program or project are generally limited to three successive years. - At least 30% of annual grant payments must go to private, accredited educational institutions. - The Foundation favors projects demonstrating originality, innovation, and measurable community impact. - A brief self-evaluation report is required at the end of each grant year. --- ## External Links - [Snave Foundation Website](https://snavefoundation.org) - [Matching Grant Information & Application Guide](https://snavefoundation.org/#are_you_applying_for_a_grant) - [Find a Sponsor or Begin Application](https://snavefoundation.org/#are_you_applying_for_a_grant) - [Public Record of Past Grantees (IRS 990)](https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=236928009&name=Snave%20Foundation&city=Winchester&state=MA&countryAbbr=US&dba=&type=CHARITIES,%20COPYOFRETURNS&orgTags=CHARITIES&orgTags=COPYOFRETURNS) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |-------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Erik Remsen | Grants Chair | [erik.remsen@gmail.com](mailto:erik.remsen@gmail.com) | | Peter Evans | Executive Trustee | [peterharmo@gmail.com](mailto:peterharmo@gmail.com) | | Brian Durant | Treasurer | [durant.brian@gmail.com](mailto:durant.brian@gmail.com) | Phone: (617) 872-1688 For more details or to start the application process, visit the [Snave Foundation website](https://snavefoundation.org).

Snave Foundation Matching Grant

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