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Also known as: SUSAN L SYAR DIRECTOR
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Syar Foundation is a private corporation based in NAPA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is James M Syar. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Syar Foundation has made 175 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $470K and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 78 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Syar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 175 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Syar Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 175 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
Syar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Syar Foundation is headquartered in NAPA, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Directors | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan L Syar | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$594K
Total Assets
$8.1M
Fair Market Value
$9.6M
Net Worth
$8.1M
Grants Paid
$550K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$195K
Distribution Amount
$471K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
175
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
78
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yolo Food BankDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Woodland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Access AdventureDONATION TO A SPECIFIC PROGRAM | Fairfield, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Vacaville Boys & Girls ClubDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vacaville, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional HospitalDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Mentis NapaDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT. | Napa, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Community ResourcesDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | El Cerrito, CA | $24K | 2023 |
| Florence Douglas Senior CenterDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vallejo, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| VoenaDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Benicia, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Share The Care Napa ValleyDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Resources For ChildrenDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cope Family CenterDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Napa Emergency Women'S Services (News)DONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Parentscan Parent - Napa Valley Child Advocacy Network IncorporatedDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Woodland Food ClosetDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Woodland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Spirithorse Riding CenterDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | American Canyon, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Summer House IncDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Woodland, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Healthy Vallejo Community Support Services IncDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vallejo, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Wayfinder Family ServicesDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Geyserville Education FoundationDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Geyserville, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hands Across The ValleyDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Forget Me Not Farm Children'S ServiceDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| We Care Animal RescueDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | St Helena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Volunteer & Nonprofit LeadersDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jameson HumaneDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| West Side Union School DistrictDONATION TO A SPECIFIC PROGRAM | Healdsburg, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Soroptimist International VallejoDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vallejo, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Solano Edc (Economic Development Corp)DONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Fairfield, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Sutter Solano Medical CenterDONATION FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT | Vallejo, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Vallejo Police DeptDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vallejo, CA | $21K | 2022 |
| Square Peg FoundationDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Half Moon Bay, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Redwood Empire Food BankDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery IncDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Davis, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Vallejo MuseumDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vallejo, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Solano Napa Community Sane SartDONATION FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Napa, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Loma Vista FarmsGRANT FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT | Vallejo, CA | $20K | 2022 |
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