AT A GLANCE

IT’S A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD: We’re a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals through education and philanthropic support. Founded in 1898 and reorganized in 1992, the Snyder Foundation operates two major programs: Grants and Awards, and Humane and Environmental Education. BUT DID YOU KNOW? During the past 17 years, the Snyder Foundation has... Been called “Maryland’s best kept secret” by the BALTIMORE SUN, “Newspapers in Education” edition Invested almost $3,000,000 in humane and environmental education for Maryland schools and organizations Awarded almost $2,400,000 to 93 Maryland humane organizations in 21 counties Invested over $1,300,000 in low-cost spay/neuter programs for pets of lower-income families Developed and provides the "Spay/Neuter Patch Program" for the Girl Scouts of America  Developed a pilot education program for juvenile offenders in cooperation with the Department of Juvenile Justice Provides programming for Girl Scouts of America Maryland signature "Beyond Bars" Program Provides training on the correlation between human violence and animal cruelty for professionals in law enforcement, criminal justice, education, family services, and domestic violence prevention Serves on the Mayor's Animal Anti-Cruelty Task Force for Baltimore City Offers more than 40 different education programs, including programs on animal safety and bite prevention, service dogs, animal civics, bats, sharks, reptiles, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Offers training in "Project WILD", "Project Learning Tree", and "Project WET" Produced and published the nationally reviewed children’s book, A Home for Nathan WANT TO KNOW MORE? Call 410-366-0787 or visit: SnyderAnimals.org