Sphere Inc is located in Ridgefield, CT. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sphere Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sphere Inc 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 12/2021, Sphere Inc generated $264.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $72.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
ADVOCATES AND RUNS PROGRAMS TO ENRICH AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPHERE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lori Berisford Chairman Of Board | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kathleen Bowlby Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Emily Pambianchi Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jill Barberie Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Caitlin Granucci Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Wendy Lionetti Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $7,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $136,861 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $143,861 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $43 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $737 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $118,713 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,427 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $264,781 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,969 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,214 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $600 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,177 |
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 | $8,439 |
Insurance | $11,508 |
All other expenses | $281 |
Total functional expenses | $72,319 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $344,778 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $450,942 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $795,720 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $795,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $795,720 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Sphere Inc has recieved totaling $83,395.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $43,500 |
Anna Maria And Stephen Kellen Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Ridgefield Thrift Shop Inc Ridgefield, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,800 |
The Margaret And Daniel Loeb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
John M Mcmillin Foundation Inc Uniondale, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95 |
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Nysarc Inc Latham, NY | $28,703,633 | $11,021,110 |
Living In Fulfilling Environments L I F E Inc Bristol, RI | $6,079,461 | $10,383,327 |
Arc Of Greater Plymouth Inc Plymouth, MA | $3,484,523 | $9,423,157 |
Maranatha Human Services Inc Richmond Hill, NY | $4,264,411 | $9,208,083 |
General Human Outreach In The Community Inc Kew Gardens, NY | $16,123,093 | $9,822,825 |
Nysarc Inc Chemung County Chapter Elmira, NY | $0 | $9,610,047 |
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc Beverly, MA | $8,976,021 | $10,059,931 |
Gateways To Change Inc Cranston, RI | $5,951,465 | $10,037,567 |
Bristol Adult Resource Center Inc Bristol, CT | $3,550,370 | $8,898,457 |
Associates For Human Services Inc Taunton, MA | $7,176,586 | $8,842,909 |
The Cove Center Inc Providence, RI | $3,675,059 | $9,611,664 |