Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Synergy Services Inc
Employer identification number
43-0970674
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
6,690,921
5,477,238
5,474,251
5,435,179
5,762,253
28,839,842
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
6,690,921
5,477,238
5,474,251
5,435,179
5,762,253
28,839,842
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
259,612
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
28,580,230
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
6,690,921
5,477,238
5,474,251
5,435,179
5,762,253
28,839,842
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
34,821
35,864
20,974
9,681
14,591
115,931
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
16,716
21,013
8,724
3,882
13,310
63,645
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
29,019,418
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,737,701
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
98.487 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.890 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Synergy Services Inc
Employer identification number
43-0970674
Return Reference
Explanation
Creation of new entities
During July 2010, Synergy created two new entities, Synergy Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (SREH), a 501(c)2 real estate holding company and Synergy Financial Support Corporation (SFSC) a 501(c)3, both of which are operated exclusively for the benefit of Synergy. The entities were created in conjunction with the New Market Tax Credit transaction discussed below. A separate IRS Form 990 was prepared for each entity; therefore the three forms must be reviewed in conjunction with one another for an accurate picture of Synergy Services, Inc. as a whole. New Market Tax Credit Transaction On July 14, 2010, Synergy Services Inc. (Synergy) and it's newly formed supporting organizations, Synergy Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (Synergy Real Estate) and Synergy Financial Support Corporation (Synergy Financial Support), entered into a transaction which generated tax credits called New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs) under IRC Section 45D. In the transaction, Synergy Real Estate received loans totaling $6,860,000 from an investment account funded primarily by Synergy's other support organization, Synergy Financial Support Corporation. Synergy will have the option to acquire all membership rights of the investment fund which holds the loans and forgive the related debt at the end of the 7 year NMTC compliance period. Synergy Real Estate used a majority of these proceeds to purchase the Youth Resiliency Center and Synergy House facilities from Synergy which significantly reduced the amount of fixed assets on Synergy's books (See 990 Part X 10a) and increased the assets of Synergy Real Estate. Synergy continues to utilize the youth campus facilities in the same manner as prior to the transaction. Synergy transferred $5,289,918 of the $6,500,000 purchase price received to Synergy Financial Support (See the reconciliation of net assets 990 Part XI, Line 5 and reconciliation of change in net assets Schedule D Part XI Line 8), which funded the investment account as noted above.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
FAMILY CARE THERAPY (CLINICAL SERVICES): SYNERGY'S CLIENTS REPRESENT A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE POPULATION SPANNING GENDER, AGE, RACE AND SIX COUNTY LINES IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI. MOST OFTEN, CLIENTS HAVE ANNUAL FAMILY INCOMES OF LESS THAN $25,000, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO ACCESS THE VARIETY OF SERVICES THEY NEED THROUGH TRADITIONAL MEANS. WE PROVIDE THESE SERVICES THAT ARE SO CRITICAL TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ON A SLIDING SCALE AND NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. WHEN A FAMILY DOES NOT FUNCTION WELL, IT THREATENS THE WELL-BEING AND FUTURE SUCCESS OF EACH OF ITS MEMBERS. SYNERGY'S PROFESSIONAL THERAPISTS CONFRONT THE CHALLENGES OF FAMILY DYSFUNCTION EVERYDAY. WE OFFER INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING ON A STAND-ALONE BASIS AND AS A PART OF OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROGRAMS, LIKE OUR TEEN PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM, OFFERING THERAPY THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS TO THEIR CHILDREN. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, CHILD-FRIENDLY, COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO CONDUCT FORENSIC INTERVIEWING, ASSESSMENT, REFERRAL AND ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN WHO DISCLOSE SEXUAL OR SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE. PERSONS SERVED: 3,765 with 17,249 hours of therapy PROGRAM EXPENSES: $1,563,986 PROGRAM REVENUES: $ 109,585
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES SYNERGY HOUSE, WOMEN'S CENTER, CHILDREN'S CENTER, TRANSITIONAL LIVING, PERMANENT HOUSING FOR HOMELESS AND UNATTACHED YOUTH, AND HOTLINE PHONE CALLS. HELPING CHILDREN HEAL FROM THE TRAUMA OF ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENTS WE MAKE AS A COMMUNITY. IT IS KEY TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE THAT IS OFTEN GENERATIONAL. SYNERGY PROVIDES A SAFE, THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO 22 TO BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS AND GO ON TO LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT IN GREATER KANSAS CITY, THERE ARE 2,000 "UNATTACHED" TEENS LIVING ON THE STREETS, SLEEPING IN CARS, OR "COUCH SURFING" WITH FRIENDS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE A PLACE TO LIVE. OUR YOUTH RESILIENCY CENTER, OPENED IN 2009, BRINGS TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES YOUTH NEED TO HEAL FROM THE TRAUMA THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED AND BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES. ONE IN THREE WOMEN WILL EXPERIENCE RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE IN HER LIFETIME. SYNERGY PROVIDES THE SAFETY AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN TO MOVE BEYOND THEIR ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP. PERSONS SERVED: 23,798 BEDNIGHTS IN RESIDENTIAL & 5,390 HOTLINE CALLS PROGRAM EXPENSES: $3,186,557 PROGRAM REVENUES: $ 227,170
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: SYNERGY SERVICES, INC. IS A LIFELINE FOR GREATER KANSAS CITY'S FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. FOR 40 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS REACHED OUT TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION, SHELTER, COUNSELING, MENTORING, COURT SERVIES, PREVENTION EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THROUGH A SERIES OF MERGERS OF SMALLER AGENCIES, SYNERGY GREW TO BECOME ONE THE KANSAS CITY'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, PROVIDING A BLEND OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO OVERCOME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, BULLYING, FAMILY DISFUNCTION AND ADOLESCENT HOMELESSNESS. LOCATED LARGELY IN THE NORTHLAND, THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES CLIENTS OF ALL AGES FROM ACROSS THE METROPOLITAN AREA. TRUE TO ITS NAME, SYNERGY SERVICES DOES PROVIDE SYNERGY...THE INTEGRATED WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION IS STRONGER AND MORE COMPLETE THAN ANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPONENT PROGRAMS COULD BE ON THEIR OWN. COMMITTED TO QUALITY CARE, SYNERGY SERVICES, INC. IS ACCREDITATED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA), LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI, ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, CERTIFIED BY THE UNITED WAY, AND APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER OF THE MISSOURI COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR YOUTH. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A THRIFT STORE. SYNERGY IN STYLE THRIFT STORE: SERVING SYNERGY PROGRAMS, CLIENTS AND THE NORTHLAND WITH QUALITY NEW AND USED MERCHANDISE. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED FOR AGENCY AND CLIENT SUPPORT. PROGRAM EXPENSES: $375,189 PROGRAM REVENUES: $ 19,762
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR GATHERS INFORMATION TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN GIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PROVIDES THE FINANCE DIRECTOR WITH A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND PROVIDES THE CPA FIRM WITH A LIST OF COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. ONCE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE CPA FIRM APPROVE THE FORM 990, THEN THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR A FINAL REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE TAX RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
AT THE TIME OF HIRE OR ELECTION (IN THE CASE OF DIRECTORS) AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE THE APPLICABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES WHICH SHALL BE COMPLETED TO IDENTIFY ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH IT IS BELIEVED A CONFLICT MAY ARISE. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR ABSTAINS FROM THE VOTE OF THE CONFLICTED POSITION. KEY EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE ON ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING POLICIES. ANNUAL MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES SHALL BE PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPLIANCE PLAN. AN APPROPRIATE REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD CONCERNING ANY INTEREST DISCLOSED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUIRE HUMAN RESOURCES TO PERFORM A SURVEY IN THE LOCAL AREA FOR OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO COMPARE SALARIES TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS AND DETERMINES OTHER OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANICAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, BY WALK-IN, OR ON WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATE*** $ 345,950 ***SEE DISCUSSION OF NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT TRANSACTION ON SCHEDULE O
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.