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 12/2021, Dallas Spark employed 20 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 12/2021, Dallas Spark generated $779.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $766.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
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 | $197,800 |
Chris Holland Board Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Jackson Board Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Devon Davis Founder & Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Hite Founder & Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lance Buxkemper Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $89,146 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $316,115 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $301,540 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,180 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $706,801 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $106,975 |
Investment income | $165 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$34,466 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $178 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $779,653 |
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. | $197,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,758 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $338,120 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,878 |
Payroll taxes | $36,453 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
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 | $16,842 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,910 |
Office expenses | $23,495 |
Information technology | $9,251 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,749 |
Travel | $119 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,000 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,372 |
Insurance | $13,577 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $766,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,598 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $255,432 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $110,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $20,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,700 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,700 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,036 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,700 |
Total assets | $494,166 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156,006 |
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 | $156,006 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $202,375 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,785 |
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 | $494,166 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Dallas Spark has recieved totaling $78,503.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
M R And Evelyn Hudson Foundation Keller, TX PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $50,000 |
Rees-Jones Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE YOUTH FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN NORTH TEXAS WITH A SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE. | $10,000 |
Berry R Cox Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $7,311 |
M B And Edna Zale Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $192 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dallas Contemporary Dallas, TX | $3,580,432 | $1,729,811 |
Louisiana Art And Science Museum Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $6,561,733 | $3,010,375 |
Kid Smart New Orleans, LA | $1,431,671 | $1,483,541 |
Glass Control Inc Emp Ben Tr Lubbock, TX | $187,823 | $1,183,121 |
Ballroom Cultural Arts Foundation Marfa, TX | $1,422,501 | $1,165,140 |
Gil And Dody Weaver Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $964,218 |
Fotofest Inc Houston, TX | $1,959,929 | $2,155,129 |
Interform Springdale, AR | $499,617 | $931,526 |
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony Inc Eureka Springs, AR | $3,726,831 | $2,341,148 |
Dallas Spark Dallas, TX | $494,166 | $779,653 |
Valere B Potter Trust Uw Dallas, TX | $5,062,926 | $695,206 |
Creative Arts Center Of Dallas Dallas, TX | $609,840 | $730,284 |