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The Synopsys Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $20.2M. Annual income is reported at $11.5M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $20.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Florida. According to available records, The Synopsys Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $15.9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $3.1M in 2020 to $4.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8M distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $605 to $1.2M, with an average award of $166K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Delaware, Georgia, which account for 45% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$365K
Average Grant
$475K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 6 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.
The Synopsys Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DE, GA.
The Synopsys Foundation has distributed a total of $15.9M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $166K. Individual grants have ranged from $605 to $1.2M.
The Synopsys Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Synopsys Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celio Domingos Lemos Albuquerque | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aart Jan De Geus | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erin Guzman | Chief Operating Officer, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deirdre Hanford | Dir, Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sudhindra Kankanwadi | Chief Financial Officer, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meng-Che Robert Li | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erika Varga Mcenroe | Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Moyce | Assistant Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$19.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$15.9M
Average Grant
$166K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synopsys Silicon Valley Science & Technology OutreExpenditure Responsibility grant | Los Gatos, CA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Points Of Light Foundation2023 Season of Service managed volunteer projects | Atlanta, GA | $493K | 2023 |
| The Uk Online Giving FoundationSynopsys Foundation Fund | London | $350K | 2023 |
| American Online Giving Foundation IncSynopsys Foundation AOGF Float Fund | Newark, DE | $300K | 2023 |
| TechnovationTechnovation Girls program and SDG 4 Curriculum and Prize Funding | Menlo Park, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Myriad Usa IncFund for Europe | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Agastya UsaAnveshana Science Fair | San Jose, CA | $141K | 2023 |
| Give2asiaCommunity Fund | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Sunnyvale Community ServicesGeneral & Unrestricted | Sunnyvale, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| North American Association For Environmental EducaExpand NAAEE's efforts to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in environmental education | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Para La Inclusion Tecnologica KodeaLos Creadores (The creators) program | Las Condes Santiago | $50K | 2023 |
| Austin Science Education FoundationGreater Austin Regional Science and Engineering Fair (GARSEF) 2024 Teacher Support Program | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Smart ReadingPortland Metro Area Sponsor SMART Schools project | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Family Giving TreeHoliday Drive and Back to School Drive | Milpitas, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon ValleyAccess to Nutritious Food | San Jose, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| K To College Dba SupplybankorgBay Area School Supply Drive | Oakland, CA | $24K | 2023 |
| Careervillage IncVirtual Volunteer Program with CareerVillage | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Hillsboro Schools FoundationImagine the Adventure/Imagina la Aventura Career Kits and Supplemental STEM Supplies | Hillsboro, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Go Full SteamGo Full STEAM Math Bee | Orlando, FL | $19K | 2023 |
| Parikrma Usa IncParikrma Festival of Science | Gainesville, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Homeplate Youth ServicesHomePlate Drop in Centers - Program Support | Beaverton, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement International China IncWuhan Mini-Job Experience Fair and Job Shadow Day | Raleigh, NC | $11K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At AustinUT SEEK (Student Engineers Educate Kids) | Austin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Globalgiving Foundation IncHandsOn Shanghai projects | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Maison Chance Usa Incto purchase supplies for an orphanage in Vietnam | Arlington, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Love Of Vietnam ExpressedSeason of Service Orphanage project | Roxboro, NC | $4K | 2023 |
| Corpsgiving FoundationOnline Volunteering Events | Denver, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Handson Bay AreaVolunteer Project | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Green Mountain Habitat For HumanityTeam Build Fund | Williston, VT | $1K | 2023 |
| Lotus Petal UsaSynopsys Bangalore School Refurbishing | Glendale, CA | $920 | 2023 |
| The Trail ConservancyDay in the Dirt Program | Austin, TX | $605 | 2023 |