Sparkpath Inc
- Assets
- $28.9k
- Revenue
- $312.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arden Hills, MN
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 41-1948020
Organization Overview
Sparkpath Inc is located in Arden Hills, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sparkpath 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 06/2024, Sparkpath Inc generated $312.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $394.8k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 5 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SPARKPATH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUCCESS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM) CREATES POWERFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE INTERESTS, DISCOVER NEW PERSPECTIVES, CONNECT WITH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND VISUALIZE THEIR SUCCESS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE YOUNG AUTHORS CONFERENCE (YAC) IS A FIELD TRIP FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8 WITH SESSIONS LED BY AUTHORS, POETS, STORYTELLERS, JOURNALISTS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL WRITERS. YAC WAS HELD ON MARCH 15, 2024, AND MAY 28, 29, AND 30, 2024.
4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES (DESCRIBE ON SCHEDULE O) - CREATIVECON, SPELLING BEE, FUTURE CITY COMPETITION, AND KNOWLEDGE BOWL.
STEMLINK IS A FIELD TRIP FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 AND 6 THAT TAKES PLACE AT LOCAL COLLEGES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES INVOLVING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH. SESSIONS ARE LED BY COLLEGE FACULTY AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE STEM FIELDS. STEMLINK WAS HELD ON APRIL 26, 2024 AND MAY 15-16, 2024.
THE CREATIVITY FESTIVAL IS A FIELD TRIP FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5 FEATURING SESSIONS WITH VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTISTS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM THE STEM FIELDS WHO CELEBRATE CREATIVITY, IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. THE CREATIVITY FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE ON JANUARY 9 AND 10, 2024.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Wiese Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marilyn Porter Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Spychalla Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Loan Ngo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Ratzlaff Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Diekmann Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,633 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,984 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,617 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $221,246 |
| Investment income | $2,378 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $312,241 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $334,088 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,118 |
| Travel | $5,426 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,368 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $394,814 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,469 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| 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 | $1,450 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $28,919 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,295 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,500 |
| 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 | $74,795 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$45,876 |
| 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 | $28,919 |