Spark
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 12/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 75-2388253
Organization Overview
Spark is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. 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 06/2022, Spark generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.4% 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
DEVELOP PUBLIC PARKS AT AREA SCHOOLS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMOUNT EXPENSED ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPARK PARKS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen Ownby Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,847 |
Susan Sample Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Thomas Horton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Mark Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michele Fraga Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Evans Attwell Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $133,120 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,133,409 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,266,529 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,357 |
| 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 | $3,269,886 |
| 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. | $145,731 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,577 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,600 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,280 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,842 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $45,884 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,448 |
| Office expenses | $8,400 |
| Information technology | $2,358 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,841 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,115 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,400 |
| Insurance | $4,881 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,579,966 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,843,013 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $52,245 |
| 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 | $3,538 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,148,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,878 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,014,111 |
| 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 | $1,018,989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $470,563 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $659,244 |
| 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 | $2,148,796 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Spark has recieved totaling $65,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION: COMMUNITY ACCESS TO PARKS AND URBAN GREENSPACES | $50,000 |
Mental Health America Of Greater Houston Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: Park construction | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Austin Parks Foundation Austin, TX | $18,633,164 | $9,510,875 |
Hollywood Memorial Park Company Houston, TX | $33,442,112 | $5,846,225 |
Parks For Downtown Dallas Dallas, TX | $32,328,636 | $5,039,628 |
Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation Dallas, TX | $79,564,838 | $21,615,495 |
Memorial Park Tulsa, OK | $30,425,611 | $5,086,019 |
Pease Park Conservancy Austin, TX | $3,299,549 | $1,315,940 |
Spark Houston, TX | $2,148,796 | $3,269,886 |
Linda Pace Foundation San Antonio, TX | $85,448,768 | $4,905,864 |
Evelyns Park Conservancy Bellaire, TX | $893,230 | $3,189,760 |
Emancipation Park Conservancy Houston, TX | $2,439,536 | $2,922,994 |
State Parks And Recreation Foundation Of Arkansas Little Rock, AR | $3,242,113 | $1,406,923 |
Hemisfair Conservancy San Antonio, TX | $1,859,669 | $1,225,591 |