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STEM Synergy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 30-0874817

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Oct 22, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.STEMSYNERGY.ORG
929 Mass AveCambridge, MA 02139

(617) 354-3944

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

91st percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

99th percentile

580%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

239%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$925,365

Up $789,298 (+580%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$894,870

Up $861,630 (+2592%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$30,495

Down $72,332 (-70%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,802,758

Up $1,270,845 (+239%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$941,131

Up $427,342 (+83%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$861,627

Up $843,503 (+4654%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th 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

2018

Assets$925,365
Liabilities$30,495
Net Assets$894,870
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th 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

2018

Revenue$1,802,758
Expenses$941,131
Net Income$861,627
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Oct 22, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,802,758
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.

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$65,314$882,533▲ $817,219
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$39,409$31,443▼ $7,966
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$26,344$10,889▼ $15,455
Accounts Receivable$5,000$0▼ $5,000
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$500▲ $500
Total Assets$136,067$925,365▲ $789,298
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$102,827$30,495▼ $72,332
Total Liabilities$102,827$30,495▼ $72,332
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$33,240$894,870▲ $861,630
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$33,240$894,870▲ $861,630
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$136,067$925,365▲ $789,298

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$13,224$10,676$23,900
Equipment$18,219$3,573$21,792
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tsegaye LegessePresident/director
Habtamu GirmaSecretary/director
Yisehak ShataTreasurer/director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,802,758
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,802,758
Change in Net Assets
$861,627
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$620,252
Other Expenses$203,238
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$117,641
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$620,252--$620,252
Other Salaries and Wages$72,144$35,970$0$108,114
Fees for Services Management$40,050$49,579$0$89,629
Travel$4,997$22,042$0$27,039
Advertising$0$17,556$0$17,556
Fees for Services Other$0$13,494$0$13,494
Office Expenses$3,426$8,437$0$11,863
Fees for Services Accounting$0$9,736$0$9,736
Pension Plan Contributions$7,390$2,137$0$9,527
Depreciation Depletion$0$7,967$0$7,967
Other Expenses$6,235$0$0$6,235
Information Technology$0$4,897$0$4,897
Fees for Services Legal$0$4,163$0$4,163
Insurance$0$3,853$0$3,853
Conferences and Meetings$0$3,749$0$3,749
Occupancy$23$518$0$541
Total Functional Expenses$754,517$186,614$0$941,131
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
10
Spending
$620,252

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 Initiatives110$620,252
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 affiliatedNo$4,163
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Stem Synergy Inc
EIN
30-0874817
Phone
6173543944
Address
929 MASS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Signing Officer

Name
Tsegaye Legesse
Title
President
Phone
6173543944
Signed
2019-10-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tsegaye Legesse
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Carroll D Stanley CPA
Address
3750 University Blvd W Ste 305, Kensington, MD 20895-2111
Preparer
Carroll D Stanley CPA
Phone
3016491600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt III, Line 2

“Significant program services not listed on prior year return (part iii, line 2): grants for stem center operations in ethiopia in the following locations - dilla, haramya, debremarkos, woldiya, harere, gode, harmaya.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“FORM 990 GOVERNING BODY REVIEW (PART VI, LINE 11b): THE STEM SYNERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE SIGNATURE AND FILING.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE (PART VI, LINE 12c): MEMBERS OF THE STEM SYNERGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND ABIDE BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“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 THEY ARE WITHIN INDUSTRY STANDARDS.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“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 THEY ARE WITHIN INDUSTRY STANDARDS.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, etc. Available to public (part vi, line 19): governing documents are available to the public by request at stem synergy's office.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$925,365
Liabilities
$30,495
Net assets
$894,870
Revenue
$1,802,758
Expenses
$941,131
Net income
$861,627
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