About The Snook Foundation
John McClure Snook was a businessman, historian and great visionary who helped operate, maintain and grow the family business of the very first telecommunications company in southern Baldwin County, Alabama.
Established in 1929 by John's father, Ward Snook, Gulf Telephone Company provided service to residents of South Baldwin County for seven decades. Because of John Snook's foresight and planning and his desire to help those living in the community of which he was a part, The Snook Foundation was established in 1972.
After John passed away in 1994, his wife, Marjorie Younce Snook, took over as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation. Following the sale of Gulf Telephone Company in 1999, Mrs. Snook and the Board of Trustees followed through with John's wishes.
Since 1999, the Foundation has provided funding for scholarships, promoted health care, contributed to civic organizations, enhanced school facilities and educational programs, and increased educational opportunities. We have expanded our goals and provided assistance in times of natural disasters, helped open the doors to numerous fitness, health, and medical centers, and provided a large umbrella of educational assistance with funding for libraries, historical organizations and local afterschool programs.
On the humanitarian side, the Foundation has moved to help local nonprofit organizations that specialize in aid and assistance to our local residents. We have provided funding for local food banks, first responders, programs for veterans, and numerous other worthy agencies and organizations.
Our goal at The Snook Foundation is to continue to grow, support and provide financial assistance to charitable organizations that strive to open doors and lend assistance to the residents of the area formerly served by Gulf Telephone Company. We will continue to evolve, much like our area, and our trustees will examine each grant request on a case-by-case basis. Our hope is to open new avenues and pave the way for current and future generations to succeed on all levels.
