Funding search · EIN 822935158 · Stamford, CT

Synchrony Foundation

Name: Synchrony Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

2,881
grants reported: $56.4M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $1,300
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

The Blackbaud Giving Fund2 grants · $5.0M
Emergency Assistance Foundation3 grants · $2.8M
National Foundation for Credit Counseling3 grants · $2.3M
Operation Hope3 grants · $2.1M
District Arts & Education2 grants · $2.0M
Girls Who Code3 grants · $1.6M
One-N-Ten1 grant · $1.1M
Oneten Coalition1 grant · $1.1M
Domus Kids4 grants · $1.1M
University of Connecticut Foundation1 grant · $1.1M

Giving over time

$17.8M

2022

$18.0M

2023

$20.5M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 2,881 grants.

$2.6M
The Blackbaud Giving Fund · Charleston, SC · 2024
Employee matching gifts
$2.4M
The Blackbaud Giving Fund · Charleston, SC · 2023
Employee matching gifts
$1.4M
Emergency Assistance Foundation · West Palm Bch, FL · 2022
Funds are used for synchrony employee assistance fund.
$1.1M
Oneten Coalition · Montclair, NJ · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$1.1M
One-N-Ten · Norfolk, VA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$1.1M
University of Connecticut Foundation · Storrs, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$1.1M
Operation Hope · Atlanta, GA · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$1.0M
District Arts & Education · New Haven, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$1.0M
District Arts & Education · New Haven, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$1.0M
Operation Hope · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$900,000
The Knowledge House · Bronx, NY · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$860,756
Deed Community Giving Foundation · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
Employee matching gifts
$750,000
National Foundation for Credit Counseling · Washington, DC · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$750,000
National Foundation for Credit Counseling · Washington, DC · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$750,000
National Foundation for Credit Counseling · Washington, DC · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$705,000
Emergency Assistance Foundation · West Palm Beach, FL · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$662,000
Emergency Assistance Foundation · West Palm Beach, FL · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$609,000
Myriad USA · New York, NY · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$579,500
Domus Kids · Stamford, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$566,154
Buildon · Stamford, CT · 2022
Funding supports buildon programming empowers youth to identify key issues they see in their community and effectively address them through community service.
$562,300
Girls Who Code · New York, NY · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$530,000
Job'S for America'S Graduates · Alexandria, VA · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$516,831
Buildon · Stamford, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$515,500
International Rescue Committee · New York, NY · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$505,000
Girls Who Code · New York, NY · 2022
Funding supports gwc clubs. Gwc clubs are designed to show girls in 3rd-12th grade that they, too, can be technologists. Gwc clubs are also central to reaching gender parity in tech.
$502,000
Girls Who Code · New York, NY · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$500,000
Job'S for America'S Graduates · Alexandria, VA · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$500,000
District Arts & Education · New Haven, CT · 2022
Funds will support the project transformer, which is designed to provide 1625-year-olds with experiences that develop the mindsets, skills, and tools required to secure and succeed in entry-level positions in digital ca… read allFunds will support the project transformer, which is designed to provide 1625-year-olds with experiences that develop the mindsets, skills, and tools required to secure and succeed in entry-level positions in digital careers. less
$411,835
United Way of Western Connecticut · Danbury, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$405,336
Buildon · Stamford, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$400,700
Executive Leadership Council · Washington, DC · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$400,000
Buildon Programs · Stamford, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$350,000
Jeanette Rankin Foundation · Athens, GA · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$350,000
Jeanette Rankin Foundation · Athens, GA · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$350,000
College Possible · St Paul, MN · 2022
Funding supports college possible provide financial literacy education to high school and college students from low-income backgrounds to help them develop the skills to navigate the financial aspects of the higher educ… read allFunding supports college possible provide financial literacy education to high school and college students from low-income backgrounds to help them develop the skills to navigate the financial aspects of the higher education process, earn their degrees and become financially responsible, productive community members. less
$344,000
Fairfield County Community · Norwalk, CT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$342,800
Domus Kids · Stamford, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$305,000
St Johns University · Villanova, PA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$298,000
Mercy Learning Center · Bridgeport, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$285,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$260,000
Hispanic Scholarship Fund · Gardena, CA · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$260,000
United Way of Western Ct · Stamford, CT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$259,870
Scholarship America · Detroit, MI · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$254,300
American Indigenous Business Leaders (Aibl) · Missoula, MT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$254,000
American Indian Business Leaders · Missoula, MT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$252,114
Mercy Learning Center · Bridgeport, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
Alpfa · Austin, TX · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
North Carolina a&T · Greensboro, NC · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff · Fayetteville, AR · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
Alpfa · Austin, TX · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
Hispanic Scholarship Fund · Gardena, CA · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
North Carolina a&T · Greensboro, NC · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
St John'S University - Queens Campus · Queens, NY · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff · Pine Bluff, AR · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
Family Promise · Summit, NJ · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
Jobs for America'S Graduates · Alexandria, VA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
North Carolina a&T · Greensboro, NC · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$250,000
U of Arkansas Pb · Tuskegee, AL · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$234,500
Scholarship America · Detroit, MI · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$226,507
Mercy Learning Center · Bridgeport, CT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$225,000
Uconn Foundation · Portland, ME · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$220,000
Mill River Collaborative · Stamford, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$210,000
Bartlett Arboretum Association · Stamford, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$204,500
Scholarship America · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$200,000
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine · Tuskegee Institute, AL · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$200,000
Executive Leadership Council · Norwalk, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$200,000
Executive Leadership Council (Scholarship Program) · Cos Cob, CT · 2023
Funding supports scholarship program.
$200,000
The Executive Leadership · Elmont, NY · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$200,000
Tuskegee University · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$190,206
Serious Fun Childrens Network · Norwalk, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$170,000
Future 5 · Stamford, CT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$150,900
Ascend · New York, NY · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$150,000
Ascend · New York, NY · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$150,000
Alpfa Foundation · Austin, TX · 2022
Funds used to support scholarships.
$145,000
Domus Kids · Stamford, CT · 2022
Funding supports work & learn which exposes young people age 16 to 25 to paid, hands-on work in a supportive environment so they can demonstrate improved skills in their chosen youth business and successfully complete t… read allFunding supports work & learn which exposes young people age 16 to 25 to paid, hands-on work in a supportive environment so they can demonstrate improved skills in their chosen youth business and successfully complete the employment-readiness skills they need to find and keep a job. less
$137,000
Point Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$129,785
Serious Fun Childrens Network · Norwalk, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$125,000
Apia Scholarship · Washington, DC · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$125,000
Apia Scholarship · Washington, DC · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$125,000
Brewster Academy · Wolfeboro, NH · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$125,000
Point Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$125,000
Summit Academy Oic · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$120,000
Gk1 World Foundation · Lamirada, CA · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$120,000
Volunteer Fairfax · Ridgefield, CT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$115,602
Inspirica · Stamford, CT · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$114,300
Pro Bono Partnership · White Plains, NY · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$112,500
Summit Academy Oic · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$112,500
Gawad Kalinga · La Mirada, CA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$112,000
Pro Bono Partnership · White Plains, NY · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$112,000
Probono Partners · White Plains, NY · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$110,000
Bartlett Arboretum Association · Stamford, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$110,000
Fairfield County Community Foundation (Education Collaborative) · Norwalk, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$110,000
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (Uwwc) · Bridgeport, CT · 2024
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$110,000
Fairfield County Community Foundation (Education Collaborative) · Norwalk, CT · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$106,000
American Indian Business Leaders · Missoula, MT · 2022
Funds used for scholarships and emergency relief funds for the students.
$105,000
American Indian College Fund · Denver, CO · 2022
Funds used for scholarships and emergency relief funds for the students.
$105,000
Southern Methodist University · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$103,500
Gk USA (Gawad Kalinga in the Philippines) · Lamirada, CA · 2023
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$103,330
Andrew McDonough B Foundation · Wilmington, DE · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.
$103,000
American Red Cross · Medford, MA · 2022
Funding supports general operations and programming.

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