Nonprofit · EIN 01-0533972
SYNTIRO
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,428,443 | $3,373,352 | $55,091 | $514,447 | $280,107 | $234,340 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,502,255 | $1,504,190 | -$1,935 | $358,331 | $179,082 | $179,249 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $662,040 | $453,741 | $208,299 | $211,285 | $30,101 | $181,184 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,423,031
- of which government grants
- $3,423,031
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,711
- Other revenue
- $701
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $175,227
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,274,989
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,620,067
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Occupancy
- $36,537
- Travel
- $118,836
- Program services (functional)
- $3,175,089
- Management and general (functional)
- $198,263
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $358,331
- Total assets, end of year
- $514,447
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $280,107
- Net assets, end of year
- $234,340
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $234,165
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $175
- Gross receipts
- $3,428,443
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH GILMER | FORMER PRESI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $161,566 | $7,654 |
| JESS BERRY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK WILSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN ROESNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS GANNON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TWITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEILANI MORTLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH GILMER | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 36.4 | $130,295 | $1,861 |
| JEAN ROESNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS GANNON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESS BERRY | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TWITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEILANI MORTLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH GILMER | PRESIDENT/EX Trustee or director, Officer | 38.7 | $123,921 | $1,189 |
| JEAN ROESNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS GANNON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 125 COMMUNITY DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330-8156
- In care of
- % KATHRYN F MARKOVCHICK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESS BERRY, 125 COMMUNITY DRIVE, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
- Signed the 990
- JESS BERRY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 685-3171
- Website
- WWW.SYNTIRO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NICHOLSON MICHAUD & NADEAU CPAS
Mission
SYNTIRO IS COMMITTED TO WORKING FOR EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE AND IMPROVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $3,175,089
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0533972
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $514,447
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,428,443
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,428,443 | $3,373,352 | $514,447 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,502,255 | $1,504,190 | $358,331 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $662,040 | $453,741 | $211,285 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,082,792 | $1,101,665 | $186,769 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0533972).
Questions about SYNTIRO
- What is the EIN of SYNTIRO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SYNTIRO is 01-0533972.
- Is SYNTIRO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to SYNTIRO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SYNTIRO file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SYNTIRO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SYNTIRO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SYNTIRO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JESS BERRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of SYNTIRO?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $161,566 (DEBORAH GILMER, FORMER PRESI).
- How much revenue does SYNTIRO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,428,443, expenses of $3,373,352 and total assets of $514,447 at year end.
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