Organic Syntheses Inc is a private foundation based in Texas that supports research and education in organic chemistry. The organization focuses on funding synthetic organic chemistry research and educational initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.5M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$668K
+126.9% YoY
Grant Count
61
+90.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Synthetic organic chemistry research
- Science education and research
- STEM education
- Higher education support
- Scholarships and student financial aid
Grantmaking
Organic Syntheses Inc does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation operates on an invite-only basis for grant proposals.
Grant Range
$8,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in Waco, Texas, though specific geographic restrictions on grantmaking are not detailed in available sources.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $13.6 million (2023)
- Total assets: $13,511,658 (alternate reporting)
- Annual expenses: Not specified in available sources
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,511,658 | $13,618,318 | $13,639,285 |
| Revenue | $954,475 | $570,642 | $447,576 |
| Expenses | $1,112,136 | $644,797 | $667,151 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $944,187 | $487,149 | $571,753 |
| Net Investment Income | $865,773 | $471,173 | $366,653 |
| Distributable Amount | $736,513 | $675,514 | $688,182 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ROUSH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PETER WIPF | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN WOOD | TREASURER | 10 | $26,666 |
| RICK DANHEISER | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | 10 | $26,667 |
| ERICK CARREIRA | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARGARET FAUL | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT DENMARK | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARL JOHNSON | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHMOND SARPONG | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAY BRUMMOND | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK LAUTENS | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICH TAYLOR | ASSOCIATE EDITOR/SECRETARY | 10 | $26,667 |
| VIRESH RAWAL | VOTING MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported summer research grants for chemistry faculty at principally undergraduate institutions, with grant announcements made for summer research periods in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Recent grants have funded synthetic organic chemistry research projects at institutions including Harvey Mudd College.
Grant Supports Synthetic Organic Chemistry Research | Harvey Mudd CollegeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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