Synchrony Foundation
Stamford, Connecticut · EIN 822935158 · Private foundation
Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Synchrony Foundation has awarded $71.0M across 5,745 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Blackbaud Giving Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Synchrony Foundation funds
Synchrony Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS | Charleston, SC | $2.6M | 2024 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS | Charleston, SC | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corp LISC WILL DEPLOY GRANTS OF UP TO $10,000 TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN HISTORICALLY DISINVESTED COMMUNITIES IN 10 TARGET MARKETS. IN THESE GEOGRAPH | New York, NY | $2.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Synchrony Foundation
Synchrony Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Synchrony Foundation
- Does Synchrony Foundation accept grant applications?
- Synchrony Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Synchrony Foundation fund?
- Synchrony Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include The Blackbaud Giving Fund, Local Initiatives Support Corp. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Synchrony Foundation give in grants?
- Synchrony Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $21.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $71.0M over 5,745 grants.
- Where is Synchrony Foundation located?
- Synchrony Foundation is based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 822935158.
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