Synchrony Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Synchrony Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut with $72.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$72.3Mtotal assets

2018IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Synchrony Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $13.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Blackbaud Giving Fund $2.4M
Operation Hope $1.1M
District Arts & Education $1M
National Foundation For Credit Counseling $750K
Emergency Assistance Foundation $662K
Domus Kids Inc $580K
Girls Who Code $562K
Buildon Inc $517K
Job's For America's Graduates $500K
United Way Of Western Connecticut $412K
Buildon Programs $400K
Jeanette Rankin Foundation $350K
Mercy Learning Center $298K
American Indian Business Leaders $254K
St John's University - Queens Campus $250K
North Carolina A&t $250K
Alpfa $250K
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff $250K
Mill River Collaborative Inc $220K
Bartlett Arboretum Association Inc $210K
Executive Leadership Council $200K
Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc $190K
Ascend $150K
Brewster Academy $125K
Point Foundation $125K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$14.6M
FY2021$18M
FY2022$17.8M
FY2023$18M

About Synchrony Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersStamford, Connecticut
EIN822935158
IRS ruling2018

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Synchrony Foundation?

Synchrony Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut with $72.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Synchrony Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Synchrony Foundation?

Synchrony Foundation's EIN is 822935158. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Synchrony Foundation?

Private foundations like Synchrony Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Synchrony Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.