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The SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Connecticut, New York, and Virginia, having disbursed a total of $20.5 million across 4,190 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc
$4.4M
5%
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION
$3M
4%
THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND
$2.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
394
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$780
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION?
No. SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION give?
SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION awarded about 390 grants, totaling nearly $20.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4,190 grantees. Recent grantees include Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc, LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION, and THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION?
SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.