Dallas Spark is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dallas Spark employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Spark 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 12/2022, Dallas Spark generated $217.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $411.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IGNITE THE SPARK OF CREATIVITY INHERENT IN ALL CHILDREN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION: TO IGNITE THE SPARK OF CREATIVITY INHERENT IN ALL CHILDREN, SPARK! PROVIDES A WILDLY IMMERSIVE, CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN SECOND GRADE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. PROGRAMMING RANGES FROM SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO WEEKEND EXPERIENCES, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AND WEEK-LONG CAMPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Beverly Davis President & CEO & Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $136,592 |
Brittney Tanner Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Bateman Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Jackson Board Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danielle Zimmerman Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allen Foss Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $91,057 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $34,425 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $63,381 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,350 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $188,863 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $51,734 |
Investment income | $3,346 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$162,642 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,806 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $217,512 |
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. | $136,591 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,292 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $129,105 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,032 |
Payroll taxes | $19,142 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,182 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,850 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,295 |
Office expenses | $10,001 |
Information technology | $4,797 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,220 |
Travel | $298 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,939 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,413 |
Insurance | $10,915 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $411,372 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,417 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $110,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,285 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,623 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $27,284 |
Total assets | $279,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,676 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,633 |
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 | $135,309 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,300 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $120,000 |
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 | $279,609 |