Syar Foundation Susan L Syar Director
Invitation OnlyNapa, California · EIN 94-3315815 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$823K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | Donation for continued support | $55,000 |
| Vacaville Boys & Girls Club | Vacaville, CA | Donation for continued support | $50,000 |
| Via Heart Project (Napa Police Department) | San Francisco, CA | Donation for continued support | $45,180 |
| Vallejo Police Department | Vallejo, CA | Donation for continued support | $45,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Donation for continued support | $30,000 |
| Parentscan Parent - Napa Valley Child Advocacy Network Incorporated | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $30,000 |
| Russian River Kepper | Healdsburg, CA | Donation for continued support | $30,000 |
| Sonoma County Fire District | Windsor, CA | Donation for continued support | $30,000 |
| Casa of Solano County | Fairfield, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Cope Family Center | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Council on Aging | Santa Rosa, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma | Healdsburg, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Healthy Vallejo Community Support Services Inc | Vallejo, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Mentis Napa | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support. | $25,000 |
| Napa Emergency Women's Services (News) | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Pet's Lifeline | Sonoma, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Share the Care Napa Valley | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Solano Community Foundation | Fairfield, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Squares Peg Foundation | Half Moon Bay, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Up Valley Family Centers of Napa County | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Voena | Benicia, CA | Donation for continued support | $25,000 |
| Community Resources for Children | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $20,000 |
| Napa Casa | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $20,000 |
| Puertas Abiertas | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $20,000 |
| Safequest Solano | Fairfield, CA | Donation for continued support | $18,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Santa Rosa, CA | Donation for continued support | $15,000 |
| Geyserville Elementary School | Geyserville, CA | Donation for continued support | $11,000 |
| Forget Me Not Farm Children's Service | Santa Rosa, CA | Donation for continued support | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Valley | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $10,000 |
| Solano County Library Foundation | Fairfield, CA | Donation for continued support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma County Plumfield Academy | Sebastopol, CA | Donation for continued support | $10,000 |
| The Wednesday Club Historical Group Inc | Suisun City, CA | Donation for continued support | $10,000 |
| Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leaders | San Rafael, CA | Donation for continued support | $8,000 |
| Fairfield Community Services Foundation | Fairfield, CA | Donation for continued support | $5,000 |
| Friendsof Loma Vista Farm | Vallejo, CA | Donation for continued support | $5,000 |
| Jameson Humane | Napa, CA | Donation for continued support | $5,000 |
| West Side Union School District (We Are Westside) | Healdsburg, CA | Donation for continued support | $3,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Vallejo | Vallejo, CA | Donation for continued support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $822,680 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,817,224 | 38 |
| 2022 | $549,902 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642109349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3315815
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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