Private foundation · Memphis
Dorothy Snider Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $130,000 · 1 in Tipton County
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $120,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $65,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Tipton County, Knox County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $270,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270K | $130K | 2 |
| 2024 | $250K | $125K | 3 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
Does your board know anyone here?
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- First Horizon BankTrustee
- Medical Society Business Bureau Inc.Secretary
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
- Monthly hopital meals
- Health science ctr
Tennessee organizations it funded
Tipton County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Lucy Go Fdn | Covington, Tipton County | Monthly hopital meals | $10K |
| University of TN Fdn Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Health science ctr | $120K |