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The Syndicate

EIN 92-3991148 · Greenville, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SYNDICATE IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, ELEEMOSYNARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW, INCLUDING SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS. SPECIFICALLY, GREENVILLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND EVERY CITY MUNICIPALITY WITHIN GREENVILLE COUNTY INCLUDING POLICE AND FIRE. TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH PURPOSES, SECTION 2.2 OF THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION STATES THAT THE CORPORATION WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: (A) TO RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FIRST RESPONDERS, INCLUDING POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, AND EMTS; AND (B) TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PHYSICAL ASSETS TO SUPPORT TACTICAL AND SAFETY NEEDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS; AND (C) TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND AID OF ANY AND ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS, WHICHWILL FURTHER THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION. GREENVILLE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE, A

Income
$50,000
Spending
$34,380
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $32,733 spent. TO PROVIDED NEEDED PERSONAL PROTECTION & OTHER EQUIPMENT TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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