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STEM Synergy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 30-0874817

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Mar 21, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.STEMSYNERGY.ORG
50 Congress Street Suite 1040Boston, MA 02109

(603) 974-3321

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.57x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

48th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-3.5%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

853%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Down

$45,294

Down $5,987 (-12%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$19,492

Down $28,339 (-59%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$25,802

Up $22,352 (+648%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue48th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$809,659

Up $724,659 (+853%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$837,998

Up $800,829 (+2155%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$28,339

Down $76,170 (-159%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $51,281Liabilities 2015: $3,450Net Assets 2015: $47,8312015Assets 2016: $45,294Liabilities 2016: $25,802Net Assets 2016: $19,4922016Assets 2017: $136,067Liabilities 2017: $102,827Net Assets 2017: $33,2402017Assets 2018: $925,365Liabilities 2018: $30,495Net Assets 2018: $894,8702018Assets 2020: $870,789Liabilities 2020: $149,781Net Assets 2020: $721,0082020Assets 2022: $454,319Liabilities 2022: $149,781Net Assets 2022: $304,5382022

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$45,294
Liabilities$25,802
Net Assets$19,492
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $85,000Expenses 2015: $37,169Net Income 2015: $47,8312015Revenue 2016: $809,659Expenses 2016: $837,998Net Income 2016: -$28,3392016Revenue 2017: $531,913Expenses 2017: $513,789Net Income 2017: $18,1242017Revenue 2018: $1,802,758Expenses 2018: $941,131Net Income 2018: $861,6272018Revenue 2020: $14,324Expenses 2020: $220,541Net Income 2020: -$206,2172020Revenue 2022: $500Expenses 2022: $167,992Net Income 2022: -$167,4922022

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$809,659
Expenses$837,998
Net Income-$28,339
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Mar 21, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$809,659
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of stem synergy is to strive for a higher level of science, technology, engineering & math (stem) education thru hands-on training and practice. Utilizing lab equipment & focusing on real world applications such as robotics, electronics, etc.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,094$40,967▲ $19,873
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$30,187--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$4,327-
Total Assets$51,281$45,294▼ $5,987
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,450$25,802▲ $22,352
Total Liabilities$3,450$25,802▲ $22,352
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$47,831$19,492▼ $28,339
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$47,831$19,492▼ $28,339
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$51,281$45,294▼ $5,987

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,327-$4,327
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Francis VigeantPresident & Director
Erika AngleDirector
Scott MorrisonDirector
Oded KadoshTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$809,659
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$809,659
Change in Net Assets
$-28,339
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$806,129
Other Expenses$31,869
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$806,129--$806,129
Fees for Services Management-$18,540-$18,540
Fees for Services Legal-$6,885-$6,885
Other Expenses-$1,632-$1,632
Travel-$1,284-$1,284
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,220-$1,220
Office Expenses-$449-$449
Total Functional Expenses$806,129$31,869$0$837,998
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
14
Spending
$806,129

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan AfricaProgram servicesStem Educ Iniatives114$806,129
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Oded KadoshDirectorlegal service pay to director affiliated firmNo$10,245
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The stem synergy board of directors review the form 990 before signature and filing”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Members of the stem synergy board of directors review and abide by the organizations conflict of interest policy”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Top management currently is on a volunteer basis. Should salaries be paid in the future amounts will be reviewed in conjunction with external resources to make sure the are within industry standards.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Officers and key employees are currently on a volunteer basis. Should salaries be paid in the future amounts will be reviewed in conjunction with external resources to make sure the are within industry standards.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents are available to the public by request at stem synergys office”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stem Synergy Inc
EIN
30-0874817
Address
50 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 1040, BOSTON, MA 02109

Signing Officer

Name
Oded Kadosh
Title
Director
Phone
6039743321
Signed
2017-03-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Francis Vigeant
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Michael Castricone CPA
Address
20 Knightland Road, Atkinson, NH 03811
Preparer
Mike Castricone CPA
Phone
6039743321
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“2015 was the first year of operations for the organization. During 2016 a number of new program iniatives were iniated including:in ethiopia- funding for robotics programs in various stem centers - funding for national science fair - funding for direct operations of foka stem center- establishment of branch office in addis ababain south sudan- funding for building and establish solar power facility for stem center in juba”

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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organizations primary focus is providing STEM education in developing countries with current programs in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan. Grants are provided for items related to STEM education including the building and operation of STEM centers and the funding of STEM programs. A branch office has been established in Addis Ababa and will be staffed by employees effective 2017.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$45,294
Liabilities
$25,802
Net assets
$19,492
Revenue
$809,659
Expenses
$837,998
Net income
-$28,339
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.15$0.30$0.00$0.17$0.17
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.15$0.72$0.01$0.22$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.03$0.89$1.80$0.94$0.86
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.10$0.03$0.53$0.51$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.03$0.02$0.81$0.84$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.09$0.04$0.05
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