THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE ("SYNERGOS") IS A GLOBAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS SOLVE COMPLEX ISSUES AROUND THE WORLD BY ADVANCING BRIDGING LEADERSHIP, WHICH BUILDS TRUST AND COLLECTIVE ACTION. WE WORK ON ISSUES SUCH AS HEALTH, NUTRITION, AGRICULTURE, AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York.
- Base
- $314k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $314k | — | — | $18k | $332k $359k |
Director, Finance & Operations 25th percentile to median | $170k | — | — | $11k | $181k $196k |
Senior Director, Global Program Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $146k | — | — | $30k | $176k $191k |
Senior Manager, HR & Operations Operations Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $101k $109k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 39%
from 2023
From $240k in 2023 to $332k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 372% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 4% from 2023 to 2024.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC received $332,273 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC reported $5.6M in total revenue and $8.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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