Program areas at Synapse House
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 12-15 people daily for a 5 hour day. The program is accredited by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf) for community integration.
Community support services - community support services provides assistance to veterans in their home and the community. This program is funded through a contract and is for veterans that served post 9-11. The goals of the program is to increase independence, build social capital and re-engage the warrior with their families, the community and activities.
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, milestone services and job coaching services. A new formalized work readiness program was developed and implemented. The program is now accredited by the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities (carf).
Knz gym - provides exercise groups and personal training that is specific to the needs of persons with neurological impairments.
Who funds Synapse House
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Synapse House
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Deborah Giesler | Executive Director | $63,900 | 2022-12-31 |
| Vera Kramer | Business Development Manager | | 2022-11-22 |
| Janet Yardley | Board Chair | $0 | 2023-09-20 |
| Jim Meier | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Basia Rudy | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Synapse House
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $303,288 | $236,931 | 28% |
| Program services | $327,693 | $234,989 | 39.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-1,855 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-7,801 | $-4,892 | -59.5% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $621,325 | $467,028 | 33% |
Organizations like Synapse House
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Veterans Council of Indian River | 501(c)(3) | Vero Beach, FL | $441,980 |
| Vets Groupvets Group Training Academy | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $582,854 |
| Uso of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia | 501(c)(3) | Norfolk, VA | $2,499,668 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America - Buckeye Chapter | 501(c)(3) | Willoughby Hills, OH | $190,400 |
| Veteran Transition Academy | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $420,754 |
| Dog Tag Buddies | 501(c)(3) | Shepherd, MT | $714,066 |
| Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NVVA) | 501(c)(3) | Manassas, VA | $270,254 |
| Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Ramon, CA | $848,063 |
| Saratoga Warhorse Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Saratoga Springs, NY | $699,224 |
| Clear Path for Veterans New England | 501(c)(3) | Devens, MA | $1,605,219 |
Data update history
November 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsReceives government fundingGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 3130 Finley Rd 520
- Downers Grove, IL 60515
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- DuPage County, IL
- Website URL
- synapsehouse.org/Â
- Phone
- (877) 932-1120
IRS details
- EIN
- 45-3691333
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2011
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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