Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) to qualify, while those that discriminate or engage in political activities are ineligible.
  • Not eligible: Organizations that are not considered tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S.
  • Not eligible: Internal Revenue Service Code, or the equivalent.
  • Not eligible: Individuals, private foundations, fraternal, social, or labor organizations.
  • Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate because of race, color, creed or national origin.
  • Not eligible: Political parties, candidates or lobbying activities.
  • Not eligible: Organizations and programs that might pose a potential conflict of interest for Synthomer.
  • Not eligible: Courtesy advertising, benefits, raffle tickets and the purchase of tables

Overview

The Synthomer Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations across the U.S. in education, health, civic initiatives, and the arts. With a legacy spanning over 60 years, the Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in 2024 alone to enhance community well-being. Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) to qualify, while those that discriminate or engage in political activities are ineligible. Through financial support and volunteerism, the Foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities and fostering a culture of giving.

In alignment with its mission, the Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations delivering impactful work in education, health and human services, civic initiatives, and the arts. In 2024 alone, the Synthomer Foundation awarded $1.3 million to nonprofits working in these priority areas. Guided by a tradition of servant leadership and community engagement, the Foundation continues to play a vital role in uplifting and empowering the communities it serves.

Ineligibility

Organizations that are not considered tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code, or the equivalent.Individuals, private foundations, fraternal, social, or labor organizationsOrganizations that discriminate because of race, color, creed or national originPolitical parties, candidates or lobbying activitiesOrganizations and programs that might pose a potential conflict of interest for SynthomerCourtesy advertising, benefits, raffle tickets and the purchase of tables

What Synthomer Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
289
Total given
$1.31M
Median grant
$3,000
Range
$25–$40K
  • By dollars: Ohio 83%, New York 5%, South Carolina 2%. Top recipient cities: Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Uniontown, OH.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • UTD Way of GTR Cleveland · Cleveland, OH

    Program/project support

    $40K

  • Akron Urban League · Akron, OH

    Program/project support

    $35K

  • Univ of Akron Research Fdn · Akron, OH

    Program/project support

    $30K

  • United Way of Summit and Med · Akron, OH

    Program/project support

    $28K

  • Amer Inst of Chemical Engine · New York, NY

    Program/project support

    $24K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Arts

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