East Tennessee Technology Access Center Inc

Organization Overview

East Tennessee Technology Access Center Inc, operating under the name Spark, is located in Knoxville, TN. The organization was established in 1989. As of 09/2022, Spark employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 09/2022, Spark generated $618.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $809.1k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF EAST TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CENTER IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN EAST TENNESSEE TO THE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND SERVICES THEY NEED TO LIVE WITH MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF NEED FOR ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY, TRAINING ON EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR, LOAN OF EQUIPMENT, WORKSITE AND CLASSROOM ACCOMODATIONS, AND LITERACY TRAINING AND SUPPORT. TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO VR COUNSELORS AND SUPERVISORS DURING THE YEAR, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT NEW ADAPTIVE DEVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCREASING AWARENESS OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES AND GROUPS IN EAST TENNESSEE. SERVICES INCLUDED PRESENTATIONS TO AND PARTICIPATION IN SUPPORT MEETINGS, CAREER FAIRS, PARENT FAIRS, SENIOR EXPOS AND EVENTS AT ETTAC AND THROUGHOUT EAST TENNESSEE, INCREASED USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND ETTACS WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK TO REACH PEOPLE, AN E-NEWSLETTER, AND INFORMATION SENT VIA RADIO, TN AND AREA NEWSPAPERS, AND INFORMATION ON ETTACS WEBSITE.


COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE - SPARK RECEIVES DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTES MEDICAL AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TO PERSONS OF NEED IN THE GREATER EAST TENNESSEE AREA. TN TALK IS A STATEWIDE PROGRAM THROUGH TN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS ON AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jim Holleman
Board Member
$0
Jennifer Steely
Vice President
$0
Monica Cacace
Treasurer
$0
Eric Vreeland
Secretary
$0
Patrick Fiveash
Board Member
$0
Victoria Pena
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $209,991
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$352,595
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $298,365
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$562,586
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $52,400
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,920
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $618,569

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