Synakos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Synakos Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $462,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $462,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $104,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Synakos 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 Synakos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $65,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $23,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Creative Studios at USSB | Support CCS Students | $50,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | Resources for the Visual Arts Department | $16,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Branches | 6 SureSigns VS4 bedside vital signs monitors | $15,000 |
| Individual | provide scratch made meals to vulnerable people | $13,000 |
| Individual | support work with teens incarcerated | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrea Nadler
- Jon Nadler
- Roland Nadler
- Ethan Nadler
Questions people ask
Does Synakos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Synakos Foundation give?
$104,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Synakos Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrea Nadler (President), Jon Nadler (Treasurer), Roland Nadler (Secretary) and Ethan Nadler (Director).
What does Synakos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.