Through the years, William and Katherine Snee began a tradition of making contributions to a variety of organizations for the continued development of programs that were of wide benefit in many areas. With each gift William and Katherine gave, it assisted the organization in the development of programs for public benefit whether it was in the area of education or medical research. Neither William nor Katherine ever sought any public recognition for their philanthropy. It was after the passing of her husband that Katherine decided in 1983 to establish the Snee-Reinhardt Foundation in order to continue giving contributions to organizations working to better society.

Five years after its inception, the Foundation Bylaws were reviewed for the purpose of expanding its grant giving capacity. In 1988, the Bylaws were approved creating the Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation. The changes in Bylaws have allowed more latitude in supporting a larger variety of grants, all of which have an impact on the social issues that we face every day.

Even though the Foundation encompasses many broad areas of concern, or categories, there is no one area that the Board of Directors deems more important. The Foundation has a continual quest to aid organizations who are endlessly striving to serve the community by improving social conditions in a multitude of areas. It is in serving the community through supporting the development and implementation of these social purposes that are of interest to the Foundation.