The Bruce R & Madelyn G Snyder Foundation focuses on health-related research and patient support (especially neurological and pediatric diseases) while also directing substantial, repeated support to local faith-based social services and hunger-relief organizations in York and central Pennsylvania. Their giving mixes national disease nonprofits with hometown charities (churches, rescue mission, food banks), indicating a dual interest in medical research/care and direct community relief. Grants are typically unrestricted/general operating or program support, suggesting a preference for flexible funding.
A defining thread in Bruce R & Madelyn G Snyder Foundation grantmaking is repeated support for disease-specific organizations alongside church-based and emergency relief groups in Pennsylvania. The foundation gave multiple grants across 2023 to 2026 to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association chapters, American Parkinson Disease Association, and Michael J Fox Foundation, while also backing local institutions such as St Paul’s Church of Red Lion and York Rescue Mission. That combination points to two steady lanes: health-related research and patient support, and direct help for community needs in York and central Pennsylvania. The health side centers on neurological and pulmonary disease, with grants described as support to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease, to find a cure for Parkinson disease, and for general operating support at pulmonary fibrosis organizations. The community side includes recurring operating support for faith-based social services and hunger relief, plus aid for people facing hardship through organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse and The Salvation Army. The pattern suggests a funder that uses both flexible operating grants and purpose-specific awards, with repeated relationships over several years rather than one-time gifts only.
Within health-focused giving, the foundation has supported organizations working on Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pediatric specialty care. Examples include $29,000 to Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA Chapter to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease, $26,000 to American Parkinson Disease Association to find a cure for Parkinson disease, and $24,000 to Shriners’ Hospital to fund pediatric specialty care and innovative research. Its community support is rooted in York-area institutions and direct service providers. The foundation gave $27,000 to York Rescue Mission for the general operating fund and $25,000 to St Paul’s Church of Red Lion for the general operating fund. It also supported The Salvation Army in Harrisburg with general operating funds, showing a mix of local faith-based giving and broader social-service support. Emergency and humanitarian relief appears as well through Samaritan’s Purse grants described as aid to victims of war, poverty, and natural disaster.
$2M
$7.7M
$3M
$586K
Most grants fall between $3K and $9K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$9K
About 67% of grants go to recipients in PA.
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Moderately sized, repeat grants across a mix of national medical nonprofits and local social-service organizations; funding is concentrated regionally (York/Central PA) but also targets specific disease causes nationally. Many grantees receive multiple grants (three-grant patterns are common), and support is often for general operating or broad program support rather than narrowly restricted projects.
Notable grantees: York Rescue Mission, York County Food Bank, American Parkinson Disease Association (and Michael J. Fox Foundation), Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Shriners' Hospitals for Children
Typical grants cluster in the low-thousands to mid-thousands, with p25 at $3,000, a median of $4,000, and p75 at $8,500. The recent-grants list shows several larger awards at $20,000 to $30,000, suggesting the foundation makes both modest and comparatively substantial gifts. Grants appear repeatedly across multiple years to the same organizations, including several recurring awards to disease nonprofits and local community groups. The foundation funds individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant descriptions also show a preference for flexible support, including general operating and unrestricted-style funding.
Giving is concentrated in Pennsylvania, which accounts for 67% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Recent Pennsylvania recipients include Harrisburg, York, Philadelphia, and Red Lion. Outside the state, grants reached Chicago, Staten Island, Memphis, Boone, and Hagerstown. All recorded grants in the provided country distribution are in the United States, with 260 grants listed there.
It supports disease-focused nonprofits and local community organizations. Recent examples include Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA Chapter, American Parkinson Disease Association, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, York Rescue Mission, St Paul’s Church of Red Lion, and The Salvation Army. The pattern combines health-related research and patient support with faith-based social services and hunger relief.
Yes. Recent grants include $30,000 to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation for general operating support, $29,000 to Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA Chapter to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease, $26,000 to American Parkinson Disease Association to find a cure for Parkinson disease, and $24,000 to Shriners’ Hospital for pediatric specialty care and innovative research.
The foundation’s typical grants are relatively small to mid-sized: p25 is $3,000, median grant size is $4,000, and p75 is $8,500. Recent awards also show larger gifts in the $20,000 to $30,000 range, indicating occasional higher-dollar support alongside smaller grants.
Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, with 67% of grants going to recipients in the state. Recent Pennsylvania cities in the grant list include Harrisburg, York, Philadelphia, and Red Lion.
Yes. Many recent awards are designated for general operating funds, including grants to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, York Rescue Mission, Michael J Fox Foundation, St Paul’s Church of Red Lion, and The Salvation Army. That indicates a pattern of flexible support rather than only project-specific funding.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION GREATER PA CHAPTER | HARRISBURG, PA | $29,000 | 2026 | TO HELP FAMILIES COPE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE |
| YORK RESUCE MISSION | YORK, PA | $27,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $26,000 | 2026 | TO FIND A CURE FOR PARKINSON DISEASE |
| ST PAUL'S CHURCH OF RED LION | RED LION, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SHRINERS' HOSPITAL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $24,000 | 2026 | TO FUND PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $24,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF WAR, POVERTY, NATURAL DISASTER |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $24,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | HARRISBURG, PA | $22,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| ST JUDE RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | TO FIND CURES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING DISEASES |
| YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK | YORK, PA | $18,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED |
| RED LION AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES-COMMUNITY REACH | RED LION, PA | $17,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION YORK DIVISION | HARRISBURG, PA | $17,000 | 2026 | TO BUILD HEALTHIER LIVES, FREE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE |
| CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK | HARRISBURG, PA | $16,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $12,000 | 2026 | TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER |
| HOUSE OF HOPE PA | JACOBUS, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING FOR TROUBLED TEENS |
| VISION CORPS FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | $9,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | CAROL STREAM, IL | $9,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| FEED THE CHILDREN | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $9,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR CHILDREN |
| CHILDREN'S HOME OF YORK | YORK, PA | $8,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SVS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN |
| LEADING THE WAY | ATLANTA, GA | $8,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| LEG UP FARM | MT WOLF, PA | $7,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | HERSHEY, PA | $7,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE LODGING FOR FAMILIES OF SICK OR INJURED CHILDREN |
| YORK BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION | YORK, PA | $7,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD AND EMERGENCY |
| AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION | MERRIFIED, VA | $6,000 | 2026 | TO FUND RESEARCH TO PREVENT, CURE AND MANAGE DIABETES |
| LEUKEMIALYMPHOMA SOCIETY CENTRAL PA | NEW YORK, NY | $6,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| HOFFMAN HOME FOR YOUTH | LITTLESTOWN, PA | $6,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE A CARING ENVIRONMENT TO CENTRAL PA'S CHILDREN |
| MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $6,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| WELLSPAN HEALTH - CANCER PATIENT | YORK, PA | $6,000 | 2026 | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS |
| BUILDING BRIDGES FOR BRIANNA | RED LION, PA | $6,000 | 2026 | TO FUND SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS |
| MARGARET MOUL CEREBRAL PALSY HOME | YORK, PA | $6,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE AS WELL AS REHAB |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW OXFORD, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FUND THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE |
| HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER - 4 DIAMONDS | HERSHEY, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER |
| MISSION TO CHILDREN | TEMECULA, CA | $4,000 | 2026 | TO CARE FOR AND CULTIVATE CHRIST LIKE CHARACTER IN CHILDREN |
| NEW LIFE FOR GIRLS | DOVER, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| OUR DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN | YORK, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| SMILE TRAIN | NEW YORK, NY | $4,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE FREE CLEFT SURGERY FOR CHILDREN |
| WORLD VISION | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $4,000 | 2026 | TO HELP TACKLE THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND INJUSTICE |
| PRISION FELLOWSHIP MINITRIES | MERRIFIED, VA | $4,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF YORK COUNTY CO YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION | YORK, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE HOME HEALTH SERVICES |
| SON'SPOT MINISTRIES INC | OCEAN CITY, MD | $4,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICE | YORK, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | TO PROVIDE QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION |
| SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN FOUNDATION | YORK, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | LINK THE DEAF COMMUNITY AND HEARING IMPAIRED TO HEARING COMMUNITY |
| SERVANTS INC | RED LION, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| PENNSYLVANIA WOUNDED WARRIORS INC | CAMP HILL, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS | GREENVILLE, SC | $3,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE | COCHRANVILLE, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | BOONE, IA | $3,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| YORK FRESH FOOD FARMS | YORK, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND |
| YORK COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL | YORK, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY |
PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
$30,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION GREATER PA CHAPTER
$29,000TO HELP FAMILIES COPE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
YORK RESUCE MISSION
$27,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION
$26,000TO FIND A CURE FOR PARKINSON DISEASE
ST PAUL'S CHURCH OF RED LION
$25,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
SHRINERS' HOSPITAL
$24,000TO FUND PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
$24,000TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF WAR, POVERTY, NATURAL DISASTER
MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION
$24,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
THE SALVATION ARMY
$22,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
ST JUDE RESEARCH HOSPITAL
$20,000TO FIND CURES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE THREATENING DISEASES
YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK
$18,000TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED
RED LION AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES-COMMUNITY REACH
$17,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION YORK DIVISION
$17,000TO BUILD HEALTHIER LIVES, FREE OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK
$16,000TO PROVIDE FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$12,000TO FIND A CURE FOR CANCER
HOUSE OF HOPE PA
$10,000TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING FOR TROUBLED TEENS
VISION CORPS FOUNDATION
$9,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
$9,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
FEED THE CHILDREN
$9,000TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR CHILDREN
CHILDREN'S HOME OF YORK
$8,000TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SVS TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN
LEADING THE WAY
$8,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
LEG UP FARM
$7,000TO PROVIDE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
$7,000TO PROVIDE LODGING FOR FAMILIES OF SICK OR INJURED CHILDREN
YORK BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
$7,000TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD AND EMERGENCY
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
$6,000TO FUND RESEARCH TO PREVENT, CURE AND MANAGE DIABETES
LEUKEMIALYMPHOMA SOCIETY CENTRAL PA
$6,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
HOFFMAN HOME FOR YOUTH
$6,000TO PROVIDE A CARING ENVIRONMENT TO CENTRAL PA'S CHILDREN
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
$6,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
WELLSPAN HEALTH - CANCER PATIENT
$6,000FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANCER PATIENTS
BUILDING BRIDGES FOR BRIANNA
$6,000TO FUND SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS
MARGARET MOUL CEREBRAL PALSY HOME
$6,000TO PROVIDE MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE AS WELL AS REHAB
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY
$5,000TO FUND THE PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE
HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER - 4 DIAMONDS
$5,000TO SUPPORT THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
MISSION TO CHILDREN
$4,000TO CARE FOR AND CULTIVATE CHRIST LIKE CHARACTER IN CHILDREN
NEW LIFE FOR GIRLS
$4,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
OUR DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN
$4,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
SMILE TRAIN
$4,000TO PROVIDE FREE CLEFT SURGERY FOR CHILDREN
WORLD VISION
$4,000TO HELP TACKLE THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND INJUSTICE
PRISION FELLOWSHIP MINITRIES
$4,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF YORK COUNTY CO YORK HEALTH FOUNDATION
$4,000TO PROVIDE HOME HEALTH SERVICES
SON'SPOT MINISTRIES INC
$4,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICE
$4,000TO PROVIDE QUALITY MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION
SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN FOUNDATION
$4,000LINK THE DEAF COMMUNITY AND HEARING IMPAIRED TO HEARING COMMUNITY
SERVANTS INC
$4,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
PENNSYLVANIA WOUNDED WARRIORS INC
$4,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS
$3,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE
$3,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
AUTISM SPEAKS
$3,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
YORK FRESH FOOD FARMS
$3,000FOR THE GENERAL OPERATING FUND
YORK COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
$3,000TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY