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THE JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST • 50 Presidential Plaza Suite 106 • Syracuse, New York 13202 • www.johnbensnow.com2
John Ben SnowTHE DONOR
John Ben Snow was born and raised in Pulaski,
New York, a small village north of Syracuse.
He graduated from New York University in 1904
and soon thereafter entered F.W. Woolworth & Company.
A man of vision, he was attracted to mass market sales and
introduced innovative retailing techniques. He rose rapidly
through the ranks from stock boy to corporate director, ini-
tially in New York, and finally in Great Britain, where he
accumulated a small fortune through hard work, savings and
wise investments. After retiring from Woolworth in 1939,
Mr. Snow devoted the remainder of his life to building the
Speidel chain of newspapers and publishing the Western
Horseman. He was fond of animals, especially horses, enjoyed
racing, fox hunting, polo and range riding. Throughout his
life, John Ben Snow shared his wealth with relatives, friends,
business associates and fellow Pulaskians. He gave generously
and freely to those persons and causes he cherished. He pre-
ferred to “invest” in people, especially the young, by making
available financial assistance. He also believed in improving
the quality of life in a variety of communities. To further these
and other philanthropic causes, he provided in his will for a
charitable trust.
In 1975, two years after his death, The John Ben Snow
Memorial Trust was established in New York. The four origi-
nal trustees were a member of the Snow family, a lawyer, a
publishing associate and a corporate trustee, the Irving Trust
Company, now Bank of New York Mellon. All were close to
the donor and aware of his beliefs, values and ideals. The indi-
viduals named as trustees and their successors were empow-
ered to grant funds for educational, scientific and humanitar-
ian purposes to qualified organizations. They meet once a
year, usually in June.
The John Ben SnowMemorial Trust
FUNDING POLICIES
The mission of the Memorial Trust is to make grants withinspecific focus areas to enhance the quality of life in manygeographic regions. Historically, the Memorial Trust hasmade grants in the following program areas:
✔Arts and Culture✔Community Development✔Education✔Environment✔Historic Preservation✔Journalism
The Memorial Trust responds to the ever-changing needs ofvarious segments of the population, especially to the needsof young people and people who are disadvantaged eitherphysically or economically.
It is the Memorial Trust’s general policy to give preference toproposals seeking funds for new or enhanced programs, one-time, short-term grants to sustain a program until funding isstabilized, matching grants used to encourage the participa-tion of other donors, and “last dollars” towards a capitalcampaign.
The Memorial Trust will not accept proposals from individ-uals or for-profit organizations. Additionally, the MemorialTrust does not encourage proposals from religious organiza-tions or proposals for endowments, contingency funding, ordebt reduction. There are no minimums or maximum grantamounts; however, most grants range from $10,000 to$25,000.
GRANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The Memorial Trust is pro-active in seeking grant proposalsfrom qualifying 501(C)(3) organizations. Additionally, theMemorial Trust accepts unsolicited proposals from qualify-ing organizations.
An initial letter of inquiry must be submitted on organiza-tion letterhead and received by January 1st of the year inwhich a grant is requested. The initial letter of inquiryshould include the background of the organization, adescription of the proposed project detailing the time frameand anticipated outcomes, and a high-level project budget.The letter of inquiry should be addressed to the nearestregional office:
The Snow Memorial TrustC/O Jonathan L. Snow, Trustee50 Presidential Plaza, Suite 106Syracuse, NY 13202
The Snow Memorial TrustC/O Allen R. Malcolm, Trustee104 Church AlleyChestertown, MD 21620
The Snow Memorial TrustC/O Emelie M. Williams, Trustee 2975 Knight RoadReno, NV 89509
If the proposal meets the stated guidelines and priorities ofthe Memorial Trust, a grant application will be forwarded.
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All grant applications must be submitted using theMemorial Trust grant application form and must be receivedby April 1st of the year in which a grant is requested. Thefollowing information must also be included with the formalgrant application:
✔Executive summary (not to exceed one page)✔Detailed project budget including itemized expenses
and sources of income✔Listing of the Board of Directors including names
and board positions held✔A copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) determination
letter from the IRS✔Most recent audited financial statement✔Organization budget
Failure to provide all of the required information will resultin the rejection of the grant application.
The Trustees may require additional information and possi-bly an interview or site visit. Any discussions or indicationsof interest should not be construed as a commitment by theTrustees. All complete grant applications are carefully con-sidered and evaluated by the Trustees. Applicants are notifiedin writing of the Trustees decision by July 1st. All approvedgrant applicants are required to sign and return a GrantAcceptance Agreement prior to any funds being released bythe Memorial Trust.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Because the Trustees assume that the grantee has a moral andlegal obligation to account for all funds received, eachgrantee is required to submit a formal report accounting forthe expenditures of the grant funds by March 1st of the yearafter the approval of the grant. This report should include:
✔Executive summary (not to exceed one page)✔Detailed narrative✔Financial accounting ✔Relevant attachments
All grant reports are reviewed by the Trustees. Any change inplans must be approved by the Trustees. If a grantee fails tosubmit a formal report, the Trustees reserve the right torequest that the grant funds be returned. Additionally, fur-ther grants will not be considered until a final report isreceived.
THE JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST • 50 Presidential Plaza Suite 106 • Syracuse, New York 13202 • www.johnbensnow.com4
Bank of New York Mellon
Allen R. Malcolm
Jonathan L. Snow
Emelie M. Williams
TRUSTEES
THE JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST
GRANTS APPROVED AT THE2009 ANNUAL MEETING
*Denotes matching grant
ARTS AND CULTURE
Chester River Chorale, Inc. – Chestertown, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,500Orchestral support for 2009-10 season
Churchill County Museum Association, Inc. – Fallon, NV . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,500Publications on the Carson Sink site
Friends of Washoe County Library – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Funds for 12 art shows in local library
Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute – Utica, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12,000Summer ArtReach Program
Nevada Museum of Art – Reno, NV . . . . .$ 15,000Exhibit & archival support
Note-Ables – Sparks, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,000Support for music classes
Paper Mill Playhouse – Millburn, NJ . . . . .$ 5,000Lighting Board Project
Prince Theatre Foundation, Inc. – Chestertown, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000Children's Summer Theater Camp
Reno Chamber Orchestra – Reno, NV . . . .$ 3,500Student admission and music appreciation talks
Reno Philharmonic Association, Inc. – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,500Celebrate Strings
Signature Band & Choir Camp, Inc. – Syracuse, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000Program for future college vocal majors
Sparks Heritage Foundation & Museum – Sparks, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,000Renovation and expansion of interactive exhibits
Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. – North Bethesda, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Community arts programs
Syracuse Stage – Syracuse, NY . . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000ARTS Emerging
VSA Arts of Nevada – Reno, NV . . . . . . . .$ 8,000Arts in Bloom
$129,000
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Angel Kiss Foundation – Reno, NV . . . . . .$ 10,000Assistance to families with pediatric cancer
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,000Community outreach for diabetics
Casa De Vida – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7,500The Baby’s Closet
Central New York Community Foundation – Syracuse, NY . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25,000Strategic Partnership Fund (Capacity Building)
Family Promise of Reno/Sparks – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Transportation for homeless families
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Year Ending: 31 December 2008Total Assets: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ $20,897,711Excise Taxes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12,500Investment Revenue: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 775,174Grants Paid: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 1,191,500
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Greater Pulaski Community Fund – Syracuse, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000*Greater Pulaski Community Fund
Health Access Washoe County (HAWC) –Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000Health care for homeless women
Leadership Greater Syracuse – Syracuse, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000*Project Community Match 15
Light House Annapolis Area Ministries, Inc. – Annapolis, MD . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Expansion of emergency shelter
Nevada Diabetes Association for Children & Adults – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Health and Wellness Program
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. – Fulton, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30,000Meals on Wheels facility renovation
Partners In Care, Inc. – Pasadena, MD . . . .$ 5,000Independent Living for Senior Citizens
Reno Bike Project – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . .$ 7,000Free bicycles
Saint Martin's Ministries – Ridgley, MD . .$ 15,000Transitional residence for homeless women/children
Seaford District Library – Seaford, DE . . . .$ 2,500Library expansion
Weston T Hyde Oswego County Educational Foundation – Oswego, NY . . .$ 10,000Oswego County Literacy assessment
Westfield Area Y – Westfield, NJ . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Teen & Family Wellness Program
$170,000
DISABILITIES AND UNIVERSAL ACCESS
Cancer Hope Network – Chester, NJ . . . . .$ 2,500Volunteer training for support of cancer patients
Chesterwye Center, Inc. – Grasonville, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,500Expansion of building and services
Children's Institute – Verona, NJ . . . . . . . .$ 2,500Van purchase
Foundation Schools – Rockville, MD . . . . .$ 1,000Read to Succeed
Midland School Foundation – North Branch, NJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Therapeutic Riding program
$16,000
EDUCATION
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,000School Based Mentoring Program
Chamber Music America – New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 20,000Curricula development
Colgate University – Hamilton, NY . . . . . .$ 5,000Summer science camp
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation – Williamsburg, VA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50,000Teachers' Institute in Early American History
Cumberland College – Williamsburg, KY . .$ 5,000Health, Exercise & Wellness Center
Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture – Doylestown, PA . . . . . . .$ 10,000*Purchase Equine Walker
Echo Hill Outdoor School, Inc. – Worton, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 12,500*Technical equipment update
Frederic Remington Art Museum – Ogdensburg, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 20,000Distance Learning Programming
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Horizons at Kent School – Chestertown, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000Summer education program
I Have A Dream Foundation, Inc. – Las Vegas, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7,500Mentoring Program
Kent School, Inc. – Chestertown, MD . . . .$ 10,500*Development of Strategic Plan
Lincoln Center Institute – New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Focus Schools
Living Classrooms Foundation – Baltimore, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000Living Classrooms experiential learning
Marist College – Poughkeepsie, NY . . . . . .$ 23,150*Digital Video Editing Platform
Montpelier Foundation – Orange, VA . . . .$ 5,000Teachers’ Seminar in American History
National Judicial College – Reno, NV . . . .$ 10,000Native American Scholarship Program
New York State Historical Association – Cooperstown, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000Scholarships for Museum Studies students
Pulaski Academy & Central School – Pulaski, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50,000Academic Achievement Scholarships
Pulaski Academy & Central School Alumni Assoc. – Pulaski, NY . . . . . . . . . . .$ 2,000*Scholarship support (matching grant)
Syracuse University, Maxwell School – Syracuse, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 250,000John Ben & Vernon Snow Fellowships
University of Nevada, Oral History Program – Reno, NV . . . . . . .$ 25,000Oral history project
University of Nevada, School of Medicine – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50,000Health Sciences Education Building
$603,650
ENVIRONMENT
Chester River Association, Inc. – Chestertown, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Community outreach and education programs
Ithaca Children's Garden – Ithaca, NY . . . .$ 6,000For the Birds
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 6,000Awareness Campaign on Illegal Dumping
National Aquarium in Baltimore – Baltimore, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5,000Chesapeake Bay Initiative
$22,000
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Cayuga Museum – Auburn, NY . . . . . . . . .$ 20,000Restoration of Carriage House
Comstock Cemetery Foundation – Virginia City, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 14,000Restoration and preservation of historic cemetery
Western Folklife Center – Elko, NV . . . . . .$ 10,000Archival modernization & preservation
Westfield Historical Society – Westfield, NJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000Restoration of Revolutionary War cemetery
$54,000
SPECIAL GRANTS
Village of Pulaski – Pulaski, NY . . . . . . . . .$ 6,000Maintenance of Snow Memorial Building
$6,000
THE JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST • 50 Presidential Plaza Suite 106 • Syracuse, New York 13202 • www.johnbensnow.com7
THE JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST • 50 Presidential Plaza Suite 106 • Syracuse, New York 13202 • www.johnbensnow.com8
THE JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST
GRAND TOTAL: $1,046,150
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Camp Speers-Eljabar – Dingman's Ferry, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 10,000Upgrade program facilities
Parks & People Foundation, Inc. – Baltimore, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 7,500Kids Grow program
Safe Embrace – Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9,000Youth education, advocacy and therapy
Tru Vista Foundation, Inc. – Sparks, NV . .$ 6,500Guardianship Program
Vitamin L Project – Ithaca, NY . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000Character education program
$48,000
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