THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CAMILLE MASSEY

Phone

6469632106

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $8.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 45% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE ("SYNERGOS") IS A GLOBAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS SOLVE COMPLEX ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD BY ADVANCING BRIDGING LEADERSHIP, WHICH BUILDS TRUST AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. WE WORK ON ISSUES SUCH AS HEALTH, NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,015,595

ETHIOPIA - SYNERGOS HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE ETHIOPIAN GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, WITH A FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IS A KEY DRIVER OF THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY AND IS IMPORTANT TO ACHIEVING INTERCONNECTED GOALS OF FOOD SECURITY, POVERTY REDUCTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,203,682 Revenue: $2,188,648

NETWORKS - SYNERGOS MANAGES GLOBAL AND REGIONAL NETWORKS OF LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY AND CIVIL SOCIETY, INCLUDING THE GLOBAL PHILANTHROPISTS CIRCLE (GPC), THE PIONEERS NETWORK OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN THE ARAB WORLD AND THE GLOBAL SYNERGOS SENIOR FELLOWS. THE GPC WORKS WITH PRIVATE PHILANTHROPISTS TO LEVERAGE THEIR RESOURCES AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF THEIR PHILANTHROPY. THE ARAB WORLD PROGRAM WORKS WITH LEADERS IN EGYPT, PALESTINE, JORDAN, LEBANON, AND MORROCCO WHO LEAD SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SYNERGOS' SENIOR FELLOWS IS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING PROVERTY AND INEQUITY.

Program 3

Expenses: $788,836 Revenue: $101,266

PARTNERSHIPS - SYNERGOS BUILDS COLLABORATIONS ON ISSUES OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL IMPORTANCE, HELPING PARTNERS CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND IMPROVED LIVES THROUGH BRIDGING LEADERSHIP. IN NIGERIA...

PARTNERSHIPS - SYNERGOS BUILDS COLLABORATIONS ON ISSUES OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL IMPORTANCE, HELPING PARTNERS CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND IMPROVED LIVES THROUGH BRIDGING LEADERSHIP. IN NIGERIA, SYNERGOS WORKS WITH STATE MINISTRIES OF AGRICULTURE AND OTHERS TO ENACT MULTISTAKEHOLDER APPROACHES TO AGRICULTURE, ENGAGING GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE SECTOR, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND SMALLHOLDER FARMS. IN ETHIOPIA, SYNERGOS SUPPORTS THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE TO ENGAGE AGRICULTURE SECTOR PARTNERS, INCLUDING EFFORTS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND HOUSEHOLD INCOMES OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIALIZATION CLUSTERS FOR HORTICULTURE. IN SOUTH AFRICA, SYNERGOS IS DEVELOPING MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNTIES. IN BANGLADESH, SYNERGOS IS LEADING A COALITION OF PARTNERS FROM ACROSS SECTORS TO SCALE INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED CHILDCARE CENTERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING DROWNING PREVENTION. IN BRAZIL, SYNERGOS STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY FOR IMPROVED WORKING CONDITIONS AND WELLBEING OF THE COUNTRY'S PUBLIC HEALTHCARE WORKERS. IN MENA, SYNERGOS PROMOTES SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES INCLUDING A YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM IN TUNISIA. IN MEXICO, SYNERGOS PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO LEADERS FROM ACROSS SECTORS FOR COLLABORATIVE ACTION ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. THESE COUNTRY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE DRIVEN BY BRIDGING LEADERSHIP AS THE ORGANIZATION'S APPROACH TO EFFECTING LASTING SOCIAL CHANGE ON COMPLEX CHALLENGES OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,438,101

Program Service Revenue $420,878

Investment Income $752,150

Other Revenue $-29,535

TOTAL REVENUE $5,581,594

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,165,369

Salaries & Benefits $2,727,577

Fundraising Expenses $946,193

Program Expenses $6,404,139

Other Expenses $4,215,484

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,108,430

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,581,594	$4,751,528	+0.2%
Expenses	$8,108,430	$7,028,835	+0.2%
Net Income	$-2,526,836	$-2,277,307	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$332,273

Total Directors