Spark
- Assets
- $58.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 30-0305014
Organization Overview
Spark is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Spark employed 2 individuals. 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 12/2019, Spark generated $118.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $178.1k during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPARK SEEKS TO ADVANCE GENER EQUALITY BY ENGAGING THE NEXT GENERATION IN ACCESSIBLE FORM OF PHILANTHROPY.SPARK VALUES:-WE BELIEVE THAT INVESTING IN INNOVATIVE, GRASSROOTS, WOMEN-LED ORGANIZATIONS CAN TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES.-WE BELIEVE THAT INVESTING A COMBINATION OF MONEY, TIME AND CONNECTIONS CAN HAVE CATALYTIC RESULTS.-WE BELIEVE THAT THE AGGREGATION OF SMALL GIFTS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON INTRACTABLE PROMBLEMS.-WE BELIEVE THOSE ADDRESSING WOMEN'S EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS SHOULD BE DIVERSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EDUCATING ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY AND PHILANTHROPY: WE STRENGTHENED PROGRAMMING THAT DEEPENS THE NEXT GENERATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF GENDER EQUALITY AND PHILANTHROPY. WE EXECUTED 46 PROGRAMS WITH 2,032 REGISTRANTS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A SERIES OF TED-STYLE TALKS FOCUSED ON FEMALE FOUNDERS AND FUNDERS, AN ONGOING LONGREADS SERIES COVERING CURRENT SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES, AND A PARTNERSHIP EVENT WITH RISE UP TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT BEST PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING WOMEN LEADERS AROUND THE GLOBE.
SKILL-BUILDING FOR THE GENDER EQUALITY MOVEMENT:WE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION TO DEVELOP AND DEPLOY SKILLS NEEDED TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY. WE DID THIS BY PROVIDING 678 EMERGING LEADERS WITH TRAININGS IN FUNDRAISING (CHAMPIONS PROGRAM) AND GRANTMAKING (INVESTMENT, VETTING, & IMPACT COMMITTEES). THIS REPRESENTS AN 11% YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE IN TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SPARK.
CONNECTING THE NEXT GENERATION WITH GENDER EQUALITY MOVEMENT:WE CONNECTED THE NEXT GENERATION TO THE GENDER EQUALITY MOVEMENT ABOVE ALL BY INTRODUCING THEM TO SPARK'S GRANTEES AND PARTNERS LIKE RISE UP, GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN AND BLOSSOM. SPARK MEMBERS NOT ONLY HELPED RAISE $34,000 FOR OUR 9 GRANTEES, THEY ALSO GOT TO KNOW THEM PERSONALLY THROUGH THE PRO BONO SUPPORT THEY PROVIDED. FOR EXAMPLE, THE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF SPARK MEMBERS HELPED RUWCED IN CAMEROON RECEIVE A 88,000 GRANT, AND TANMA FEDERATION IN MALAYSIA RECEIVED NEW INFOGRAPHICS DISPLAYING THEIR IMPACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Brock Executive Dir. | 45 | $65,221 | |
Meghan Stevenson-Krausz Program Dir | 45 | $43,483 | |
Carlo Davia Board Chair | 15 | $0 | |
Amy Hamblin Member | 5 | $0 | |
Kellie Nadler Member | 5 | $0 | |
Sarah Selim Member | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,541 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $9,211 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $118,752 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $122,177 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $22,321 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $6,545 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $23,048 |
| Total expenses | $178,091 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $45,065 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $58,577 |
| Total liabilities | $2,130 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $56,447 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Spark has recieved totaling $50,013.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13 |
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|---|---|---|
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Iris Global Redding, CA | $6,251,509 | $13,219,595 |
Behring Global Educational Foundation Danville, CA | $225,486,118 | $12,863,733 |