Sylvia and Martin Snow Family Fund

Charitable Organization in Pittsburgh

The Sylvia & Martin Snow Family Fund also known as Sylvia and Martin Snow Charitable Foundation (SMSCF) was established on October 23, 1990, to fulfill the philanthropic vision of its founders, Martin and Sylvia Snow. The foundation originated from a bequest by Martin Snow, who passed away on July 26, 1989.

Initially, the SMSCF operated as a 'supporting foundation' under the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, benefiting from their nonprofit status and expertise in managing grant requests and distributions. In addition, the Pittsburgh family created the Sylvia & Martin Snow Family Fund as a Donor Advised Fund within the Pittsburgh Foundation.

Impact and Contributions

Since its inception, the community development fund Sylvia & Martin Snow Family Fund has awarded over $3 million to more than 70 different organizations, averaging $10,000 per grant, and impacting thousands of community members.

Recent grants have supported outreach programs for the homeless, food pantries, job training, preschool education, cultural arts, peer-to-peer outreach, emotional support, and services for memory-impaired elderly. The foundation has also prioritized agencies addressing the effects of the pandemic and those focusing on Judaic programs and facility restoration.