Tony Snell Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Tony Snell Foundation is dedicated to championing autism awareness and inclusion through the transformative power of sports. Our commitment extends beyond simply raising awareness we strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals on the autism spectrum are valued, understood, and embraced. By providing a platform for individuals on the spectrum and their peers to unite, we promote understanding, acceptance, and friendship. Additionally, we empower parents of children on the spectrum, ensuring they feel connected and supported in their journey. Through sports, we aim to create a world where everyone, regardless of neurodiversity, feels seen, heard, and embraced, while eradicating judgment and fostering a culture of empathy.
- Income
- $932
- Spending
- $9,025
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- The Tony Snell Foundation, plays a vital role in championing autism awareness and addressing societal issues by providing a supportive community where children on the spectrum are valued, understood, and embraced. Through our mission, we foster understanding, acceptance, and friendship among children, while also empowering parents to feel connected and supported in their journey. By leveraging sports as a catalyst for inclusivity, we endeavor to create a world where every child, regardless of neurodiversity, feels seen, heard, and embraced, thereby eradicating judgment and nurturing a culture of empathy.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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