SYNTIRO

EIN: 010533972 501(c)(3) Education

AUGUSTA, ME

Total Revenue
$3,428,443
Total Expenses
$3,373,352
Total Assets
$514,447
Net Assets
$234,340
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
JESS BERRY
Phone
2076853171
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SYNTIRO, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 128% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SYNTIRO IS COMMITTED TO WORKING FOR EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE AND IMPROVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,175,089

GEAR UP PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTRACTED AS A PASS THROUGH ENTITY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON TO ADMINISTER THE GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS...

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GEAR UP PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONTRACTED AS A PASS THROUGH ENTITY WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON TO ADMINISTER THE GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (GEAR UP) PROGRAM. GEAR UP PROVIDES SUPPORT AND MAINTAINS A COMMITMENT TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, HELPS STUDENTS OBTAIN A SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA (OR ITS EQUIVALENT) AND PREPARES STUDENTS FOR, AND TO SUCCEED IN, POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. ALL GEAR UP PROJECTS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING MENTORING, TUTORING, ACADEMIC AND CAREER COUNSELING, SERVICES TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, AND OTHER COLLEGE PREPARATION ACTIVITIES LIKE EXPOSURE TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,423,031
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,711
Other Revenue $701
TOTAL REVENUE $3,428,443

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,620,067
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,175,089
Other Expenses $1,753,285
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,373,352

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,428,443 $1,502,255 +1.3%
Expenses $3,373,352 $1,504,190 +1.2%
Net Income $55,091 $-1,935 -29.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
20
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$169,220
Total Directors
7
$169,220
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JESS BERRY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH GILMER FORMER PRESI 40.00
Officer Director
$161,566 $7,654 $169,220
RICK WILSON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN ROESNER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS GANNON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH LAMBERT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TWITCHELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEILANI MORTLAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,428,443 $3,373,352 $514,447 $55,091
2024 $1,502,255 $1,504,190 $358,331 $-1,935
2023 $662,040 $453,741 $211,285 $208,299
2022 $1,082,792 $1,101,665 $186,769 $-18,873
2021 $2,097,035 $2,111,059 $266,317 $-14,024
2020 $1,940,375 $1,922,577 $301,260 $17,798
2019 $1,959,244 $1,896,778 $312,964 $62,466
2018 $1,887,045 $1,943,210 $440,255 $-56,165
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