Charitable investments in our communities

Our culture at Synchrony celebrates our employees, their skills and ideas, and coming together to turn purpose into action. Our core commitment of helping others, grounded in our caring value, inspires us to support each other. We support our communities through volunteer opportunities, charitable donations, and our philanthropic platform, Education as an Equalizer.

Our main areas of Corporate Citizenship include:

We volunteer both our time and skills to help improve our communities and lend a helping hand in times of need.

We donate to organizations that help our communities. Applications are accepted by invitation only and must meet the eligibility requirements. Synchrony donated over $21 million to charitable organizations in 2025.

We expand access to higher education, skills training in high-growth fields and financial literacy through Education as an Equalizer.

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Education as an Equalizer

At Synchrony, we believe that education has the power to transform lives, including future generations, by opening doors to opportunity.

 

Synchrony's philanthropic platform Education as an Equalizer is an initiative that expands access to higher education, skills training in high- growth fields, and financial literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating pathways to college completion

Help low- and moderate-income students earn a four-year college degree.

Building skills for the future

Help low- and moderate-income students attain the skills and training needed for meaningful and gainful employment, including at the Synchrony Skills Academy. Read more

Closing the financial knowledge gap

Provide education that allows people to gain the necessary skills to understand and manage their personal finances through our Empowering Financial Futures initiative. Read more

Creating pathways to college completion

Help low- and moderate-income students earn a four-year college degree.

Building skills for the future

Help low- and moderate-income students attain the skills and training needed for meaningful and gainful employment, including at the Synchrony Skills Academy. Read more

Closing the financial knowledge gap

Provide education that allows people to gain the necessary skills to understand and manage their personal finances through our Empowering Financial Futures initiative. Read more

Empowering Financial Futures

Through grants, an employee-led Financial Literacy Service Corps, and strategic partnerships, Synchrony is equipping teachers, students, employees and communities with the tools to make smarter financial decisions—creating a ripple effect that will shape America’s economic future.

Investing in Educators: Equipping the frontline of financial education

Synchrony invests in nonprofit organizations that empower K-12 public school educators to teach personal finance classes effectively. Our funding supports organizations like:

Connecticut Financial Scholars Provides high school students, teachers, and families with tools to develop financial skills, build wealth, and achieve financial empowerment.
Council for Economic Education (CEE) Improves K–12 economic and financial literacy by equipping educators and school systems with standards-aligned curriculum, professional development, and tools that build practical skills for college, career, and lifelong financial decision-making.
DonorsChoose Helps public school teachers secure the supplies and learning resources their students need by enabling donors to fund specific classroom projects - from books and technology to essential materials.
Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Supports young people facing barriers to graduation through school-based programs, mentoring, leadership development, and employer partnerships that strengthen career readiness and pathways to employment or postsecondary education.
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® Advances financial literacy and financial equity among our nation’s youth through communication, collaboration, and support for effectiveness in financial education.
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy – creating a world in which young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
Operation HOPE Expands economic opportunity and improves financial outcomes through financial coaching, education, and programs that support credit, savings, and small-business development to build long-term financial resilience.

Employee Champions: Financial Literacy Service Corps

Our employee-led train-the-trainer model is designed to provide Synchrony employees with the tools necessary to help ignite passion for financial literacy in their communities. Employees partner directly with community organizations to deliver interactive, practical financial literacy workshops and lessons, equipping students with the real-world skills necessary to build a secure financial future.

 

Strategic Partnerships: Expanding Impact and Access

Through our impactful community partnerships, we are expanding access to financial and credit resources for communities. National Foundation for Credit Counseling A nonprofit that provides better financial futures for all and helps consumers of all backgrounds pay down debt and achieve their financial goals.

Through Empowering Financial Futures, Synchrony is proud to foster lasting financial well-being by empowering educators and inspiring generations of financially savvy individuals. Read more