Spark Central is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Spark Central employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spark Central 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, Spark Central generated $378.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $370.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.8% per year over the past 6 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 CREATIVITY SO PEOPLE CAN FORGE THE PATH TO THEIR BEST FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPARK CENTRAL IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT THAT IGNITES THE CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND IMAGINATION NECESSARY FOR PEOPLE TO FORGE THE PATH TO THEIR BEST FUTURE. WE BREAK BARRIERS TO CREATIVITY LIKE COST, CONFIDENCE, AND ACCESS BY OFFERING CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND A WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPACE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS, ESPECIALLY KIDS. OUR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS MEMBERSHIP TO OUR PUBLIC CREATIVE SPACE ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST THANKS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT. EACH YEAR, SPARK CENTRAL PROVIDES ROUGHLY 1,785 OPEN HOURS TO THE PUBLIC AND SERVES ABOUT 3,000 PEOPLE WHO UTILIZE THOSE OPEN HOURS. IN 2021, WE HAD 1,202 TECHNOLOGY CHECKOUTS AND 745 BOOK AND DVD CHECKOUTS, ALONG WITH 637 HOURS OF STRUCTURED EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jim Frank Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Michelle Starry President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Shawn Vestal Vice President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Laura Read Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
James Kashork Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Rick Eichstaedt Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $243,365 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $55,682 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $999 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $299,047 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90 |
Investment income | $3,609 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $75,272 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $378,018 |
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 | $229,480 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,340 |
Payroll taxes | $19,011 |
Fees for services: Management | $7,900 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,035 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,468 |
Office expenses | $12,154 |
Information technology | $8,215 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,151 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $228 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,831 |
Insurance | $2,534 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $369,989 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,099 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $307,258 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,503 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $582,860 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $480 |
Total liabilities | $480 |
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 | $582,380 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $582,860 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Spark Central has recieved totaling $79,133.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Cornelius And Lydiellen Hagan Foundation Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: LEVEL UP PROGRAM | $26,970 |
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 Wilsonville, OR PURPOSE: LEVEL UP | $25,000 |
Schools Out Washington Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund | $12,000 |
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: CAREER AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR YOUTH | $10,000 |
The Farkas Family Foundation Charlottesville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $163 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pilchuck Glass School Seattle, WA | $9,596,229 | $3,968,820 |
Centrum Foundation Port Townsend, WA | $3,437,898 | $2,846,644 |
Youth Music Project West Linn, OR | $1,663,643 | $2,050,654 |
Arts Corps Seattle, WA | $962,710 | $1,632,937 |
Young Audiences Of Oregon Inc Portland, OR | $1,248,855 | $1,050,547 |
Twelfth Avenue Arts Association Seattle, WA | $18,347,858 | $962,199 |
Arts Impact Federal Way, WA | $327,544 | $1,207,400 |
Port Townsend School Of The Arts Port Townsend, WA | $1,199,929 | $1,050,284 |
Art 4 Life Portland, OR | $1,444,027 | $2,140,542 |
Willowbrook Center For The Tualatin, OR | $579,948 | $732,983 |
Artwerks Seattle, WA | $680,442 | $1,094,056 |
Sanctuary Art Center Seattle, WA | $314,922 | $553,071 |