Synthomer Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Synthomer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Beachwood, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 289 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants289
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$27.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.1 million | 191 | $31.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 313 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 289 | $27.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Theresa Carter 25435 Harvard Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 682-7067 |
| What to submit | Grant request should include a description of the organization, budget information, including an annual report, a copy of the current 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt letter, a statement of the project which addresses the purpose, budget, and objectives and a list of the organization's trustees. See www.synthomer.com/grantrequest to apply. |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
| Restrictions | Various |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Synthomer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 222 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 6 | $64,000 |
| South Carolina | 13 | $24,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $19,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $15,818 |
| Texas | 3 | $12,500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $12,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utd Way of GTR Cleveland | Program/project support | $40,000 |
| Akron Urban League | Program/project support | $35,000 |
| Univ of Akron Research Fdn | Program/project support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Summit and Med | Program/project support | $28,000 |
| Amer Inst of Chemical Engine | Program/project support | $24,000 |
| Amer Inst of Chemical Engine | Program/project support | $24,000 |
| Access | Program/project support | $20,000 |
| Cuyahoga Comm College Fdn | Program/project support | $20,000 |
| The Univ of Akron | Program/project support | $20,000 |
| Osu Fdn | Program/project support | $18,000 |
| Cleveland State Univ Fdn | Program/project support | $17,500 |
| Friends of Univ of Waterloo | Program/project support | $16,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Oh | Program/project support | $15,000 |
| Stark State College Fdn | Program/project support | $15,000 |
| Team Neo Fdn | Program/project support | $15,000 |
| Greater Akron Amenities Inc | Program/project support | $12,500 |
| The Univ of Akron | Program/project support | $12,500 |
| Amer Inst of Chemical Engine | Program/project support | $12,000 |
| Project Grad Akron | Program/project support | $10,500 |
| Akron Comm Fdn | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Al State Univ | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Amer Heart Assn | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Summit PO | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Bowling Green State Univ | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northe | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Alliance | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Akron Gen F | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Fam Promise of GRTR Clevelan | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Fam Promise of Summit Co Inc | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Florida A&m University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Ideastream | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| John Carroll Univ | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Kent State Univ | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Kent State Univ Fdn | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Mogadore Local School Dist | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Osu | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Osu | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charir | Program/project support | $10,000 |
| The Univ of Akron | Program/project support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- S Theresa Carter
- Gregg Geldart
- Jeffrey Scranton
- Kimberly Grimm
- Joe Muska
- Amy Castle
- Sonya Varga
- Joy Gallo
Questions people ask
Does Synthomer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Synthomer Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 289 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Synthomer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists S Theresa Carter (Foundation Manager), Gregg Geldart (Chairman), Jeffrey Scranton (Treasurer) and Kimberly Grimm (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Synthomer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.