Private foundation · Katy, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Snapdragon Book Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,100
- Typical grant
- $2,100 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $120,749
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121K | $2,100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $93K | $14K | 2 |
| 2023 | $81K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Stacy Birdsell · Katy · 9143745358 · stacy@snapdragonbookfoundation. org
- What to send
- see website - https : snapdragonbookfoundation. org
- Deadlines
- January 2027
- Limits
- Grants are currently limited to school libraries in the United States
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Anne KnickerbockerPresident
- Clark KnickerbockerVp
- Steven KnickerbockerTreasurer
- Elizabeth NguyenSecretary
- Stacy BirdsellDirector grant officer
- Jill McbrickerbockerDirector
- Paul KnickerbockerDirector
- Barbara CashDirector
- Michael McbrickerbockerDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Books for school library
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Academy | Knoxville, Knox County | Books for school library | $2,100 |