TY 2021 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021

Name of foundation
SYNOS FOUNDATION

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)24017 OAK KNOLL CIR
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA94022

A Employer identification number

81-3849495

B Telephone number (see instructions)

(408) 316-8764

C If exemption application is pending, check here bullet

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity
Final returnAmended return
Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here ....... bullet

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here ....... bullet

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16) bullet

$1,098,519J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	98,916
2	Check .............
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	6,229		6,229	6,229
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		339,327
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 470,744
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			3,243
8	Net short-term capital gain.........
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	444,472		9,472	6,229
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14	Other employee salaries and wages......
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......		2,000			2,000
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...		1,465			1,465
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	3,465		0		3,465
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	21,950				21,950
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25	25,415		0		25,415
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	419,057
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			9,472
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				6,229

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	1,209	75,995	75,995
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........
	3	Accounts receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	671,726	1,022,524	1,022,524
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	15	Other assets (describe )
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	672,935	1,098,519	1,098,519
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )	-6,327	200
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	-6,327	200
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........	679,262	1,098,319
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	679,262	1,098,319
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	672,935	1,098,519

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

679,262

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

419,057

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

1,098,319

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .

1,098,319

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e

(e) Gross sales price		(f) Depreciation allowed (or allowable)	(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	3,243
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 ...................		3

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Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	132
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	132
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021	6a
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	300
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ...........	6d

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	300
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10	168
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated tax0	Refunded	11	168

Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. bullet

$ (2) On foundation managers. bullet

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers. bullet

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities (continued)

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website address bullet

N/A

The books are in care of bullet

JAMES S HAN CPA Telephone no. bullet

(408) 246-5090

Located at bullet

100 SARATOGA AVE SUITE 310SANTA CLARACA ZIP+4 bullet

95051

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here ......... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........ bullet

16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country bullet

Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here........ bullet

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d

and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................

If "Yes," list the years bullet

20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ......... bullet

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
SANG IN LEE	CEO / SECRET 1.00	0	0	0
24017 OAK KNOLL CIR LOS ALTOS HILLS,CA94022	CEO / SECRET 1.00	0	0	0
MOONSUK HAN	CFO 1.00	0	0	0
24017 OAK KNOLL CIR LOS ALTOS HILLS,CA94022	CFO 1.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
NONE









Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. bullet

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1


2


3


4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1	N/A
2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3......................... bullet

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

569,299

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

32,846

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

125,000

Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................

727,145

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

727,145

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

10,907

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......

716,238

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................

35,812

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow

and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

35,812

Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......

132

Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

132

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

35,680

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

35,680

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

35,680

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(d) 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7			35,680
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
a Enter amount for 2020 only.......
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016......
b From 2017......	985
c From 2018......
d From 2019......
e From 2020......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........		985
4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
XI, line 4: $ 25,415
a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions).....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions)........
d Applied to 2021 distributable amount.....			25,415
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.		985	985
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2022 ..........			9,280
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2017....
b Excess from 2018....
c Excess from 2019....
d Excess from 2020....
e Excess from 2021....

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part X for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2021	(b) 2020	(c) 2019	(d) 2018	(e) Total

b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization
(4) Gross investment income

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here bullet

if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year
SOGANG UNIV SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	10,000
CATHOLIC CHURCH SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	200
SISTERS OF ST BENEDICT SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	200
HKMCC SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	10,000
SACRED HEART SOUTHERN MISSONS SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	200
PRIESTS OF THE SACRED HEART SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	150
ST MICHAEL KOREAN CHURCH SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	1,000
UNICEF SAN JOSE SAN JOSE,CA95122		TAX EXEMPT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	200
Total ................................. 3a				21,950

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............					339,327
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..					345,556

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

345,556

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Print/Type preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
	Firm's address				Phone no.

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Name of the organization

SYNOS FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

81-3849495

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2

Name of organization SYNOS FOUNDATION

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
1	SANG IN LEE 24017 OAK KNOLL CIR LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA94022	$ 98,916	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Page 3

Name of organization SYNOS FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 81-3849495

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
1	129 SHARES OF CPRI STOCK	$ 8,136	2021-12-14
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
1	137 SHARES OFAAPL STOCK	$ 23,883	2021-12-14
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
1	37 SHARES OF MRNA STOCK	$ 10,255	2021-12-14
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
1	145 SHARES OF TRGP STOCK	$ 7,308	2021-12-14
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
1	115 SHARES OF VFIAX STOCK	$ 49,334	2021-12-14
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)

Page 4


Name of organization SYNOS FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 81-3849495
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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Name:

SYNOS FOUNDATION

EIN:

81-3849495

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEE	2,000			2,000

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TY 2021 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch

Name:

SYNOS FOUNDATION

EIN:

81-3849495

Name	Date Acquired	How Acquired	Date Sold	Gross Sales Price	Basis	Total (net)
MEDTRONIC PLC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	383	391	-8
CHUBB LTD COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	171	167	4
LYONDELLBASELL INDUS TRIES	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	388	419	-31
AT&T INC COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-10	2,368	2,831	-463
ABBOTT LABS COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	365	366	-1
ALPHABET INC CL A	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	2,720	2,293	427
AMERICAN WTR WKS CO INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-07	2,762	2,643	119
BAK OF AMERICA CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	544	557	-13
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	279	274	5
BOSTON PPTYS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	697	652	45
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	2,890	2,843	47
BROADCOME INC COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	487	466	21
CARRIER GOLBAL CORP COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	561	449	112
CARRIER GOLBAL CORP COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	2,268	1,797	471
CHEVRON CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	305	306	-1
CHEVRON CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-10	3,509	3,268	241
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	391	360	31
CITIGROUP INC COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	765	800	-35
COMCAST CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	409	381	28
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	440	476	-36
CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	3,052	3,335	-283
DANAHER CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	612	517	95
DISNEY WALT CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	707	740	-33
EMERSON ELEC CO COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	606	553	53
EXELON CORP COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	95	89	6
EXXON MOBIL CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	517	505	12
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	383	345	38
HILTON WORLDWIDE HLD GS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	508	519	-11
HOME DEPOT INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	333	322	11
HONEYWELL INTL INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	459	446	13
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-07	4,479	4,548	-69
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	763	756	7
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	518	491	27
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-10	806	818	-12
MCDONALDS CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	235	235
MERCH & CO INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	377	370	7
MICROSOFT CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	2,022	1,835	187
MORGAN STANLEY COM	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	683	572	111
NETFLIX INC	2021-07	PURCHASE	2021-08	524	544	-20
NEXTERA ENERGY INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	240	233	7
NIKE INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	346	265	81
ORGNANON & CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-06	14	15	-1
ORGNANON & CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-07	147	185	-38
PAYPAL HLDGS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	280	269	11
PEPSICO INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	309	286	23
PFIZER INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	270	231	39
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	426	395	31
PROLOGIS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	648	576	72
QUALCOMM INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	441	413	28
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	695	664	31
SALESFORCE COM INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	501	469	32
TJX COS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	615	631	-16
TJX COS INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2021-12	2,626	2,525	101
TARGET CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	784	614	170
TESLA INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	714	707	7
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC	2021-07	PURCHASE	2022-08	385	383	2
THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	539	492	47
UNION PAC CORP	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	438	452	-14
VISA INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	718	688	30
WALMART INC	2021-04	PURCHASE	2022-08	290	277	13
CAPRI HLDGS LTD	2020-03	PURCHASE	2021-12	7,982	710	7,272
ADOBE SYS INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-04	9,311	1,074	8,237
ADOBE SYS INC	2015-07	PURCHASE	2021-04	19,656	3,042	16,614
ADOBE SYS INC	2015-09	PURCHASE	2021-04	1,552	240	1,312
ADOBE SYS INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-08	631	60	571
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC	2017-12	PURCHASE	2021-04	7,841	945	6,896
AMAZON COM	2014-04	PURCHASE	2021-04	71,761	6,197	65,564
AMAZON COM	2015-07	PURCHASE	2021-04	23,920	3,018	20,902
AMAZON COM	2014-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	3,375	295	3,080
APPLE INC	2014-03	PURCHASE	2021-04	12,645	1,777	10,868
APPLE INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-08	1,914	263	1,651
APPLE INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-12	21,702	2,504	19,198
APPLE INC	2014-03	PURCHASE	2021-04	2,275	246	2,029
CSX CORP	2016-01	PURCHASE	2021-04	16,965	3,689	13,276
DFA US CORE EQUITY 1	2016-02	PURCHASE	2021-08	30,198	13,258	16,940
DEXCOM INC	2018-03	PURCHASE	2021-04	8,421	1,176	7,245
DEXCOM INC	2018-03	PURCHASE	2021-08	10,488	1,176	9,312
FACEBOOK INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-04	5,180	988	4,192
FACEBOOK INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-08	724	116	608
FACEBOOK INC	2013-12	PURCHASE	2021-08	1,444	233	1,211
POLEN GROWTH FUND	2019-08	PURCHASE	2021-01	3,966	2,780	1,186
POLEN GROWTH FUND	2019-08	PURCHASE	2021-04	24,028	15,069	8,959
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC	2014-07	PURCHASE	2021-04	4,315	644	3,671
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC	2015-09	PURCHASE	2021-04	10,356	2,053	8,303
RAM RESEARCH CORP	2014-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	13,560	1,177	12,383
LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC	2015-11	PURCHASE	2021-08	11,610	1,466	10,144
MSCI INC	2015-09	PURCHASE	2021-04	17,603	2,187	15,416
MASTERCARD INC	2014-04	PURCHASE	2021-04	26,034	4,770	21,264
MASTERCARD INC	2014-04	PURCHASE	2021-08	370	71	299
MODERNA INC	2020-03	PURCHASE	2021-12	10,370	1,157	9,213
NVIDIA CORP	2016-07	PURCHASE	2021-04	25,863	2,209	23,654
NVIDIA CORP	2016-07	PURCHASE	2021-07	1,628	105	1,523
NVIDIA CORP	2016-07	PURCHASE	2021-08	617	39	578
TARGA RES CORP	2020-03	PURCHASE	2021-12	7,389	631	6,758
SCHEDULE K-1 FROM 83-1138979	2021-12	PURCHASE	2021-12		6,003	-6,003

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TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

SYNOS FOUNDATION

EIN:

81-3849495

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
FIRST REPUBLIC INVESTMENT 4167	897,524	897,524
PRIMER SAZZE FUND	125,000	125,000

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TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

SYNOS FOUNDATION

EIN:

81-3849495

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXPENSES
BANK FEES
POSTAGE

- TIN:

TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule

Name:

SYNOS FOUNDATION

EIN:

81-3849495

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value
LOAN FROM INCORPORATOR	-6,327	200

- TIN:

TY 2021 TaxesSchedule

Name:

SYNOS FOUNDATION

EIN:

81-3849495

Category	Amount	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CALIFORNIA FTB
RRF-1	50	50
IRS	1,415	1,415