Syncopation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Syncopation Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $737,640 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $370,000. 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$737,640
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$370,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $595,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 | $595,000 | 8 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $737,640 | 14 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Syncopation 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 Syncopation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $465,600 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,040 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General use | $370,000 |
| America Israel Democracy Coalition | General use | $100,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | General use | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | General use | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Libi Inc | General use | $30,000 |
| Saint Ann's School | General use | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General use | $20,000 |
| GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer | General use | $10,000 |
| Tess Majors Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| American Support for Israel Inc | General use | $5,600 |
| Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York | General use | $5,000 |
| Jerome Lohez September 11th Scholarship Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| Math-M-Addicts New York Inc | General use | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General use | $2,040 |
Officers and trustees
- David Shainok
- Diana D Wu
Questions people ask
Does Syncopation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Syncopation Foundation give?
$737,640 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Syncopation Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Shainok (Trustee) and Diana D Wu (Trustee).
What does Syncopation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.