Nonprofit · EIN 45-3691333
SYNAPSE HOUSE
Tax-exempt · DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $655,801 | $679,483 | -$23,682 | $741,749 | $510,572 | $231,177 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $655,628 | $598,480 | $57,148 | $851,801 | $596,989 | $254,812 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $290,084
- Program service revenue
- $376,702
- Investment income
- $2,223
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,266
- Other revenue
- -$13,208
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $73,225
- Other salaries and wages
- $327,410
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $439,438
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,100
- Occupancy
- $123,582
- Travel
- $12,388
- Depreciation
- $6,714
- Program services (functional)
- $542,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $134,526
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,047
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $851,801
- Total assets, end of year
- $741,749
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $510,572
- Net assets, end of year
- $231,177
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $64,560
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,147
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $170,820
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $60,357
- Gross receipts
- $702,447
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH GIESLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,758 | $1,466 |
| JANET YARDLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BACON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN DINGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DANDREA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DINGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BRETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH GIESLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $59,546 | $4,067 |
| JANET YARDLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BACON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN DINGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DANDREA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT DINGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH BRETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3130 FINLEY RD STE 520, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1192
- In care of
- % DEBORAH GIESLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 11822 Skylake Place, Tampa FL 33617
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARILYN DINGENS, 3130 FINLEY RD 520, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Deborah Giesler, 11822 Skylake Place, Tampa FL 33617
- Signed the 990
- MARILYN DINGENS, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (877) 932-1120
- Website
- www.synapsehouse.org
- Return prepared by
- DUGAN & LOPATKA CPA'S PC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $368,407 · revenue $206,930
- 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.Expenses $82,737 · revenue $42,853
- 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.Expenses $76,305 · revenue $124,477
- KNZ NEURO-FITNESS & GYM - SYNAPSE HOUSE PROVIDES AN ADAPTIVE GYM, EXERCISE GROUPS AND PERSONAL TRAINING TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS.Expenses $15,461 · revenue $2,500
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3691333
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $642,545
- Income (IRS master file)
- $806,076
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $655,801 | $679,483 | $741,749 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $655,628 | $598,480 | $851,801 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $621,325 | $572,708 | $876,850 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Deborah Giesler | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-3691333).
Questions about SYNAPSE HOUSE
- What is the EIN of SYNAPSE HOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SYNAPSE HOUSE is 45-3691333.
- Is SYNAPSE HOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SYNAPSE HOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SYNAPSE HOUSE 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 SYNAPSE HOUSE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SYNAPSE HOUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SYNAPSE HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARILYN DINGENS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SYNAPSE HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,758 (DEBORAH GIESLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SYNAPSE HOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $655,801, expenses of $679,483 and total assets of $741,749 at year end.
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