Shakespeares Associates Inc, operating under the name Sparc, is located in Livermore, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Sparc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sparc 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 09/2022, Sparc generated $573.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $448.3k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.4% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPARC THEATER PRODUCES PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL EVENTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND ADULT WORKSHOPS AND READINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PERFORMANCEDURING THE YEAR SPARC PRODUCED 30 PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS AND OTHER WORKS OF LITERARY MERIT AT DARCIE KENT VINEYARDS AND SPARC STUDIOS. THE PERFORMANCES INCLUDED; SHAKESPEARE IN THE VINEYARD AND SCIENCE@PLAY. THE PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE THE HIRING OF PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS AND THE USE OF OVER 150 VOLUNTEERS.
EDUCATIONSHAKESPEARE'S ASSOCIATES OFFERS VARIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUTH OF LIVERMORE VALLEY INCLUDING AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM IN ALL 2ND GRADE CLASSROOMS IN THE LIVERMORE VALLEY JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. OVER 1,000 2ND GRADERS PARTICIPATED DURING THIS YEAR. HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND FUTURE'S EXPLORED STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING PROGRAMS RANGING FROM ACTING TO STAGE PRODUCTION. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUMMER CAMP AT SPARC STUDIO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa A Tromovitch President | Trustee | 8 | $38,570 |
Ellen Goold Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bobby Ramirez Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Baylis Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lawrence Lagin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Sweeney Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $184,128 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $109,672 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,436 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,236 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $158,588 |
Investment income | $241 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,985 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,736 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $573,119 |
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 | $244,826 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,121 |
Payroll taxes | $25,805 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,345 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,252 |
Office expenses | $10,475 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,595 |
Travel | $1,279 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,561 |
Interest | $5,878 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,144 |
Insurance | $11,336 |
All other expenses | $8,328 |
Total functional expenses | $448,348 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,194,918 |
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 | $66,282 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,588 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $95,201 |
Total assets | $1,366,989 |
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 | $99,700 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11 |
Total liabilities | $99,711 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $1,267,278 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,366,989 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Shakespeares Associates Inc has recieved totaling $20,075.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Severns Family Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT ARTS PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
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