Richard L. “Dick” Snyder was among Pike County’s greatest supporters. His leadership, vision and contributions were exceptional. Active in a number of conservation, cultural, historic preservation and civic organizations, Dick was a founding board member of Greater Pike Community Foundation and the endowment he left is a lasting legacy for the community and causes he loved.

Dick was a self-made successful businessman and entrepreneur. Born in Carlisle, PA, and raised on a dairy farm, he attended a one-room schoolhouse before graduating from Big Spring High School in 1957. He received his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Penn State University in 1961. A certified public accountant, he served in various executive management positions until 1991 when he retired from Philip Morris International, where he was executive vice president, Europe-Middle East-Africa.

After his retirement, he maintained his New York City apartment but lived primarily in Milford, PA, at his Foster Hill farm.

Perhaps one of his most significant community endeavors began in 1997 when he founded and chaired the Milford Enhancement Committee (MEC), whose goal is to make Milford a better place to live, visit and do business. Since its inception, the MEC has raised and invested more than $6 million to improve Milford’s streetscapes and public spaces to make them safer, more attractive and more pedestrian friendly.

Before you apply, please read below:

Funding Criteria:

Geographic preference will be given to nonprofits within the Greater Pike community or to those providing programs and services to residents of the area. Exceptions are provided to donors who establish Donor Advised or Designated Funds and who wish to make grants outside this geographic area. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding; rather, applications are accepted based on established fund guidelines. 

Funding Priorities:

• Nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents of the greater Pike community, specifically in the areas of conservation, cultural events, beautification, historic preservation and medical-related endeavors are given priority.
• Nonprofit organizations must demonstrate active board leadership and comprehensive resource development plans that include income-generating activities, resource sharing, special support from individuals, and an efficient and effective administration of funds and programs.

Eligibility:

• Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable status under the Internal Revenue Code.
• Organizations may be sponsored by another nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable status under the Internal Revenue Code but all grants will be issued to the final recipient nonprofit organization that will actually administer the program or perform the service.
• If sponsored by another nonprofit organization, applications must include a letter from the organization confirming its fiscal sponsorship.
• Greater Pike Community Foundation does not grant to: individuals, religious programs of churches or other sectarian organizations, political parties, campaigns, or candidates.
• Previous grant recipients must have all FINAL REPORTING in place before applying for new grant funding. All grant recipients must complete final reporting in order to be considered in the next grant cycle.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED APPLICANT MATERIALS AT TIME OF SUBMISSION WILL DISQUALIFY AN APPLICATION FROM CONSIDERATION.

The Richard L. Snyder Grant cycle is currently closed, and will be reopen from May 15 to June 15. Thank you!