Chispa Project

Organization Overview

Chispa Project is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chispa Project 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 12/2023, Chispa Project generated $286.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $233.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IN SPANISH, "CHISPA" MEANS "SPARK," WHICH IS EXACTLY OUR GOAL: TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER HONDURAN STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO BOOKS BY CREATING SCHOOL LIBRARIES THROUGH A COMMUNITY DRIVEN APPROACH. WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL HONDURAN LEADERS TO BRING STUDENTS THEIR FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND SUPPORT THE NEW LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE ALSO PROVIDE AN INTEGRAL TRAINING WITH PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS FOR THE BEST USAGE OF THE BOOKS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S READING FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION. FINALLY, WE USE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO HELP FUND AND SUPPORT NEW LIBRARIES WHILE FACILITATING INTERCULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN DIFFERENT HONDURAN AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

NEW SCHOOL LIBRARIES: 6 NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARIES INSTALLED, 3793 STUDENTS REACHED


SPECIAL PROGRAMS: WE PARTNERED WITH 7 ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR READING PROGRAMS THROUGH BOOKS AND TRAINING.


VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND VOLUNTEER WORK OF SETTING UP A LIBRARY


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sara Burkes Brakhane
Executive Director
$29,300
Kelsey Schreiber
President, Board Of Directors
$0
Emily Smith
Vice President, Board Of Directors
$0
Dori Hjalmarson
Secretary, Board Of Directors
$0
Leah Hodder
Treasurer, Board Of Directors
$0
Comfort Sampong
Member, Board Of Directors
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$248,486
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$248,486
Total Program Service Revenue$34,200
Investment income $4,056
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 $286,742

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