Synchrony Foundation
Invitation OnlyStamford, Connecticut · EIN 82-2935158 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21.5M
Organizations funded374
Typical grant$6,875
Total assets$71.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
84% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed Community Giving Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Employee matching gifts. | $4,895,896 |
| District Arts & Education | New Haven, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $1,007,600 |
| The Knowledge House | Bronx, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $950,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $900,000 |
| National Foundation for Credit Counseling | Washington, DC | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $750,000 |
| Domus Kids Inc | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $675,100 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation | Storrs, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $675,000 |
| Scholarship America | Detroit, MI | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $461,420 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $456,750 |
| Buildon Inc | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $455,426 |
| Executive Leadership Council | Washington, DC | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $409,300 |
| Jeanette Rankin Foundation | Athens, GA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $350,000 |
| Girls Who Code | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $287,000 |
| Donorschoose | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $270,700 |
| Job's for America's Graduates | Alexandria, VA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $270,000 |
| American Indigenous Business Leaders | Missoula, MT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $252,400 |
| Alpfa | Austin, TX | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $250,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Gardena, CA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $250,000 |
| Moms First Inc | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $250,000 |
| North Carolina A&t | Greensboro, NC | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $250,000 |
| Apia Scholarship | Washington, DC | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $200,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $200,000 |
| Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine | Tuskegee Institute, AL | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $200,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $190,000 |
| Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc | Norwalk, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $168,732 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Bridgeport, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $147,100 |
| Council for Economic Education | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $131,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $130,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | Norwalk, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $122,500 |
| Mill River Collaborative Inc | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $120,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership Inc | White Plains, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $112,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County | Shelton, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $111,236 |
| Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $110,000 |
| United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut | Bridgeport, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $110,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Brewster Academy | Wolfeboro, NH | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Keep Stamford Beautiful | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Nypd Foundation | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Organization for Autism Research | Arlington, VA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Addison, TX | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Philander Smith University | Little Rock, AR | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Point Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | Minneapolis, MN | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Fayetteville, AR | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Future 5 Inc | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $85,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $80,000 |
| Triangle Community Center | Norwalk, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $79,000 |
| Arts Partnership | St Paul, MN | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $75,000 |
| Pratt Institute of Art | Brooklyn, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $75,000 |
| Homes for the Brave | Bridgeport, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $72,500 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | Orlando, FL | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $72,000 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $70,000 |
| Special Olympics Connecticut | Hamden, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $62,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | Stamford, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $62,000 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | Norwalk, CT | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $61,500 |
| Jumpstart | Washington, DC | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $60,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $60,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $54,325 |
Showing the 60 largest of 374 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter College | North Little Rock, AR | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $100,000 |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $10,500 |
| Tu Dance | Stpaul, MN | Funding supports general operations and programming. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,498,289 | 377 |
| 2024 | $20,515,652 | 395 |
| 2023 | $18,038,860 | 392 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642669349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2935158
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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