Synapse School
- Assets
- $20.7m
- Revenue
- $17.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 77
- Location
- Menlo Park, CA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-0631841
Organization Overview
Synapse School is located in Menlo Park, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Synapse School employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Synapse School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Synapse School generated $17.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SYNAPSE USES LEARNING, ACADEMICS AND INNOVATION TO TURN GIFTED LEARNERS INTO CHANGE MAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - SYNAPSE SCHOOL COMBINES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, LEADING-EDGE ACADEMICS, AND THE PRACTICE OF INNOVATION TO DEVELOP GIFTED LEARNERS INTO THE CHANGE MAKERS OF TOMORROW. THE SCHOOL SERVES AN ENROLLMENT OF 300 STUDENTS.GENERAL/ADMIN SYNAPSE SCHOOL REQUIRES A LARGE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT IN ORDER FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO FUNCTION TOWARDS ITS GOALS.DEVELOPMENT SYNAPSE SCHOOL REQUIRES ADDITIONAL REVENUE BEYOND ITS TUITION BASE IN ORDER FOR THE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Eagen Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $413,079 |
Robert Bear COO | Officer | 40 | $154,004 |
Deanna Mayer Director Of Admissions | 40 | $138,606 | |
Katherine Morgan Ls Head Of School | 40 | $130,338 | |
George Mccown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Karen Mccown Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wessne's Facilities | 6/29/21 | $112,455 |
Mark Phillips It Outsourcing | 6/29/21 | $128,208 |
Kidzjet Student Transport | 6/29/21 | $184,675 |
Boosted Finance Accounting | 6/29/21 | $113,409 |
Flagship Facilities | 6/29/21 | $107,853 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,180,015 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,325,338 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,260 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,505,353 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,553,175 |
| Investment income | $19,851 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,142 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,078,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,475,955 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $617,899 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $443,645 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,538,301 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $187,332 |
| Other employee benefits | $815,167 |
| Payroll taxes | $488,069 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,641 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $143,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,632,398 |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,746 |
| Office expenses | $14,430 |
| Information technology | $270,601 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,789,992 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $596,302 |
| Insurance | $33,347 |
| All other expenses | $300,503 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,523,944 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $487,190 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,861,321 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $390,567 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $198,579 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,753,440 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,691,097 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $445,009 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,216,698 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,043,697 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $14,705,404 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,746,077 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $239,616 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,691,097 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Synapse School has recieved totaling $632,659.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $271,750 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $233,555 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $67,330 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $16,800 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Education | $16,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,900 |
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