The Synopsys Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Synopsys Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.7 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$20.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.1 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 44 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 36 | $20.2 million |
How to apply
The Synopsys Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Synopsys Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California. It also paid $250,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $2.2 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $694,250 |
| Delaware | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 3 | $434,944 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $102,824 |
| Oregon | 4 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $36,940 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $18,193 |
| Virginia | 1 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsys Silicon Valley Science & Technology Outre | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $1.5 million |
| Points of Light Foundation | 2024 Synopsys Foundation Season of Service Volunteer program | $651,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Benevity Community Impact Fund | $500,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Synopsys Foundation Fund for Europe and AsiaPac | $400,000 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Technovation | Technovation Girls and Education Prize Sponsorship | $150,000 |
| City Year Inc | City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) STEAM programming | $125,000 |
| City Year Inc | City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) STEAM programming | $125,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | Synopsys Community Fund | $125,000 |
| Agastya USA | Carbon Sequestration to Mitigate Climate Change project | $101,761 |
| Fundacion Para la Inclusion Tecnologica Kodea | Los Creadores (The creators) Program | $50,000 |
| Lotus Petal USA | Senior Secondary School support | $50,000 |
| North American Association for Environmental Educa | Integrating Justice, Diversity and Inclusion in Environmental Education and Advancing Climate Change Education | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Points of Light Foundation | 2024 Synopsys Foundation Season of Service Volunteer program | $42,850 |
| Austin Science Education Foundation | GAERSEF Teacher Support Program | $30,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Careervillage Inc | CareerVillage + Synopsys Foundation Volunteer Engagement Partnership | $20,000 |
| Go Full Steam | Go Full STEAM OCPS 4th Grade Math Bee Invitational | $20,000 |
| Family Giving Tree | Charitable Event | $17,500 |
| Parikrma USA Inc | Parikrma Festival of Science | $16,940 |
| Beaverton Education Foundation | Building STEAM 4 All Initiative for Beaverton, Oregon schools | $15,000 |
| Hillsboro Schools Foundation | 3D Stem: Shaping the Future of Learning | $15,000 |
| Homeplate Youth Services | Access to Youth Employment Program for Youth Experiencing Homelessness | $15,000 |
| Smart Reading | Portland Metro Area Sponsor SMART Schools | $15,000 |
| Maison Chance USA Inc | Synopsys Foundation Volunteer Event in HCMC, Vietnam - Funding supports an event providing nutrition and computers for underprivileged children and disabled individuals at Village Chance | $14,000 |
| Handson Bay Area | Synopsys Foundation Pack A Snack Program | $13,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | UT SEEK (Student Engineers Educate Kids) | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement International China Inc | Synopsys Foundation Season of Service Wuhan Job Shadow Day and Power of Recycling Workshop | $9,944 |
| Worldwide Orphans Foundation | ONCOLOGY FAMILY CAMP DAY AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL No. 2 | $9,944 |
| Love of Vietnam Expressed | Education giving event in danang, vietnam | $8,249 |
| Thrive Networks Global | East Meets West - Synopsys Foundation Volunteer Event in Dan Nang, Vietnam - Grant funding to support assembly of kits for children receiving cancer treatment and are clients of health services organization | $5,842 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc | Affordable Home Ownership Program | $5,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Synopsys Foundation HandsOn Shanghai Projects | $2,824 |
| Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity | Synopsys Foundation Team Build | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Celio Domingos Lemos Albuquerque
- Aart Jan de Geus
- Erin Guzman
- Deirdre Hanford
- Sudhindra Kankanwadi
- Jill Larsen
- Meng-Che Robert Li
- Erika Varga McEnroe
- David Moyce
- Dipika Lakhmani
Questions people ask
Does The Synopsys Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Synopsys Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Synopsys Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Celio Domingos Lemos Albuquerque (Dir), Aart Jan de Geus (Dir), Erin Guzman (Chief Operating Officer, Pres) and Deirdre Hanford (Dir, Chair) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Synopsys Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and youth programs.