SYNAPSE HOUSE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARILYN DINGENS

Phone

8779321120

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SYNAPSE HOUSE, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $656K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ENGAGE, EMPOWER AND EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY BRAIN INJURY AND STROKE BACK TO LIFE, THE COMMUNITY AND WORKPLACE THROUGH THE CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $368,407 Revenue: $206,930

CLUBHOUSE DAY - THE CLUBHOUSE DAY PROGRAM IS THE MAIN PROGRAM BASED UPON THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL THAT PROVIDES REAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO REGAIN SKILLS, IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM AND ENHANCE...

CLUBHOUSE DAY - THE CLUBHOUSE DAY PROGRAM IS THE MAIN PROGRAM BASED UPON THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL THAT PROVIDES REAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO REGAIN SKILLS, IMPROVE SELF ESTEEM AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE CLUBHOUSE PROGRAM SERVES 8-15 PEOPLE DAILY FOR A 5 HOUR DAY. THE PROGRAM IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF) FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Program 2

Expenses: $82,737 Revenue: $42,853

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - SYNAPSE HOUSE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH WORK READINESS, JOB SEARCHES, JOB PLACEMENT, RETENTION AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT NEEDS. SYNAPSE HOUSE HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPT OF...

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - SYNAPSE HOUSE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH WORK READINESS, JOB SEARCHES, JOB PLACEMENT, RETENTION AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT NEEDS. SYNAPSE HOUSE HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND JOB COACHING SERVICES.

Program 3

Expenses: $76,305 Revenue: $124,477

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - SYNAPSE HOUSE PROVIDES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO VETERANS. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING INDEPENDENCE, HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, RECREATIONAL...

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - SYNAPSE HOUSE PROVIDES IN HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO VETERANS. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON IMPROVING INDEPENDENCE, HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND BUILDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT.

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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 $290,084

Program Service Revenue $376,702

Investment Income $2,223

Other Revenue $-13,208

TOTAL REVENUE $655,801

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $439,438

Fundraising Expenses $2,047

Program Expenses $542,910

Other Expenses $240,045

TOTAL EXPENSES $679,483

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$655,801	$655,628	+0.0%
Expenses	$679,483	$598,480	+0.1%
Net Income	$-23,682	$57,148	-1.4%

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

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

$73,224

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JANET YARDLEY	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MEIER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN BACON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN DINGENS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY DANDREA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT DINGENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH BRETZ	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH GIESLER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$71,758	$1,466	$73,224

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
2024	$655,801	$679,483	$741,749	$-23,682
2023	$655,628	$598,480	$851,801	$57,148
2022	$621,325	$572,708	$876,850	$48,617
2021	$467,028	$490,564	$218,950	$-23,536
2020	$343,773	$386,706	$241,149	$-42,933
2019	$411,052	$401,024	$245,055	$10,028
2018	$349,883	$373,676	$224,910	$-23,793