Syzygy Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Established in 2001, the foundation is affiliated with the Guest family and focuses on philanthropic initiatives across arts and culture, education, and health sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$602K
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$411K
-73.0% YoY
Grant Count
12
-47.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-48.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds charitable initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000 to $1,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states and cities throughout the United States, including:
- California (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Torrance)
- Colorado (Denver)
- New York (New York City)
- Idaho (Hailey)
- Washington, D.C.
- Texas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total assets: $589,000
- Total revenue: $450,120
- Total expenses: $437,212
- Total giving: $1,500,000
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total assets: $1,100,000
- Total revenue: $998,252
- Total expenses: $461,000
2022 Financial Summary:
- Total assets: $1,200,000
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $53,168
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $396,952
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since February 2002
- EIN: 48-1250583
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $602,000 | $589,193 | $1,089,708 |
| Revenue | $450,120 | $1,035,880 | $398,485 |
| Expenses | $437,212 | $1,536,352 | $465,936 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $411,000 | $1,525,000 | $461,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $445,371 | $968,843 | $393,549 |
| Distributable Amount | $131,171 | $67,799 | $142,047 |
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
101 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jamie Lee Curtis Guest - President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Christopher Guest - Secretary (serves without compensation)
The foundation was founded by John C. Kornitzer, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Christopher Guest.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE LEE CURTIS GUEST | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER GUEST | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject 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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