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STEM Synergy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 30-0874817

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Apr 18, 2018

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

90th percentile

0.76x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

50th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

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.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

97th percentile

200%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-34%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$136,067

Up $90,773 (+200%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$33,240

Up $13,748 (+71%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$102,827

Up $77,025 (+299%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Down

$531,913

Down $277,746 (-34%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$513,789

Down $324,209 (-39%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$18,124

Up $46,463 (+164%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th 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

2017

Assets$136,067
Liabilities$102,827
Net Assets$33,240
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th 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

2017

Revenue$531,913
Expenses$513,789
Net Income$18,124
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Apr 18, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$531,913
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$40,967$65,314▲ $24,347
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,327$39,409▲ $35,082
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$26,344-
Accounts Receivable-$5,000-
Total Assets$45,294$136,067▲ $90,773
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,802$102,827▲ $77,025
Total Liabilities$25,802$102,827▲ $77,025
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$19,492$33,240▲ $13,748
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,492$33,240▲ $13,748
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$45,294$136,067▲ $90,773

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$21,190$2,710$23,900
Equipment$18,219$3,573$21,792
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Francis VigeantPresident & Director
Scott MorrisonSecretary
Oded KadoshTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$531,913
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$531,913
Change in Net Assets
$18,124

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$531,913
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$531,913
Total Revenue per Form 990
$531,913
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$232,063
Other Expenses$207,188
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$74,538
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$232,063--$232,063
Fees for Services Management$60,000$16,640-$76,640
Other Salaries and Wages$30,100$40,866-$70,966
Conferences and Meetings$25,151$521-$25,672
Fees for Services Other-$22,003-$22,003
Travel$8,568$8,442-$17,010
Occupancy-$12,497-$12,497
Fees for Services Legal-$9,056-$9,056
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,334-$8,334
Other Expenses-$6,700-$6,700
Depreciation Depletion-$5,417-$5,417
Office Expenses$830$4,427-$5,257
Advertising-$4,479-$4,479
Information Technology-$4,343-$4,343
Pension Plan Contributions$1,565$2,007-$3,572
Insurance-$1,926-$1,926
Total Functional Expenses$358,277$155,512$0$513,789

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$513,789
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$513,789
Total Expenses per Form 990$513,789
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
14
Spending
$358,277

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$358,277
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
Francis VigeantDirectorAdmin expenses shared with director firmNo$22,003
Oded KadoshDirectorlegal service pay to director affiliated firmNo$6,530
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Mike Castricone
Title
Director
Phone
6039743321
Signed
2018-04-18
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
5

Preparer

Firm
Michael Castricone CPA PllC
Address
45 Stiles Road Suite 212, Salem, NH 03079
Preparer
Michael Castricone CPA
Phone
8572426634
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Grants for STEM Center operatons in Ethiopia in the followoing locations- Hawassa- Afar region- Jijiga- Juba University”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Following fees for services were paid60,000 paid to IraAid to manage the completion of Juba South Sudan STEM and Vocational Center and complete installation of the solar array system22,003 paid to KnowAtom to reimburse for shared adminstative assistant.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$136,067
Liabilities
$102,827
Net assets
$33,240
Revenue
$531,913
Expenses
$513,789
Net income
$18,124
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