Organic Syntheses Inc
Preselected recipients only
Organic Syntheses Inc is a private foundation in Waco, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $668,125 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $37,500. 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$668,125
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $294,410 the year before.
57% 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 | $294,410 | 32 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $668,125 | 61 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
Organic Syntheses Inc 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 Organic Syntheses Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California. It also paid $85,000 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $104,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $82,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $63,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $53,500 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $48,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $39,375 |
| Illinois | 5 | $31,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $23,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $20,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Lectureship | $37,500 |
| American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemisty | Graduate research symposium, ewoc support | $31,375 |
| University of California Irvine | Lectureship and supply fund | $27,000 |
| University of Toronto | Lectureship and supplies | $18,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Lectureship and supplies | $18,000 |
| Smith College | Piu grant | $18,000 |
| Havey Mudd College | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Samford University | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Ursinus College | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Hamline University | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Western Kentucky University | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| University of Washington Tacoma | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Williams College | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Presbyterian College | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Macalester College | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Roanoke College | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Depaul University | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Penn State University Behrend | Piu grant | $16,000 |
| Occidental College | Piu | $16,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | Lectureship | $13,250 |
| Hong Kong University | Lectureship and supply fund | $13,000 |
| Tohoku University | Lectureship and supply fund | $13,000 |
| University of Indiana | Lectureship and supply fund | $13,000 |
| University of Oxford | Lectureship and supply fund | $13,000 |
| University of Vienna | Lectureship and supplies | $13,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences | Lectureship | $10,000 |
| University of West Florida | Piu grant | $9,000 |
| Towson University | Piu grant | $9,000 |
| Adelphi University | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Augsburg University | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| California State University Long Beach | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Holy Cross University | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Hope College | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Lafayette College | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Mount St Mary's University | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Pui grant | $8,000 |
| St Mary's University of Minnesota | Pui grant | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Roush
- Peter Wipf
- John Wood
- Rick Danheiser
- Erick Carreira
- Margaret Faul
- Scott Denmark
- Carl Johnson
- Richmond Sarpong
- Kay Brummond
- Mark Lautens
- Rich Taylor
- Viresh Rawal
Questions people ask
Does Organic Syntheses Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Organic Syntheses Inc give?
$668,125 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Organic Syntheses Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William Roush (President), Peter Wipf (Vice President), John Wood (Treasurer) and Rick Danheiser (Editor-In-Chief) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Organic Syntheses Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and science and research.