Spark Community Cafe Inc
- Assets
- $50.7k
- Revenue
- $458.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Versailles, KY
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 82-1517160
Organization Overview
Spark Community Cafe Inc is located in Versailles, KY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Spark Community Cafe Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spark Community Cafe 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 06/2022, Spark Community Cafe Inc generated $458.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $372.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.1% per year over the past 3 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
COLLEGE STUDENTS ALONG WITH A LONG LIST OF LOCAL SUPPORTERS ARE LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR HOMETOWN. THE IDEA BEGAN IN A HIGH SCHOOL CLASS LED BY NOW RETIRED TEACHER, KYLE FANNIN. AFTER SOME OF THE STUDENTS ATTENDED A NATIONAL CONFERENCE WHICH FOCUSED ON FOOD INSECURITY ISSUES, TEACHER ANDY SMITH SUGGESTED VISITING AN EXISTING FACILITY IN DANVILLE, KY KNOWN AS GRACE CAFE, WHICH WOULD SERVE AS A MODEL. FROM THERE THE SPARK COMMUNITY CAFE WAS BORN. THE BEAUTY OF THE SPARK COMMUNITY CAFE IS THAT IT IS A PLACE WHERE ALL ARE WELCOME AND IT INVITES THOSE WHO CAN, TO PAY A MEAL FORWAD FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T. THOSE WHO CAN AFFORD SOMETHING, CAN PAY ONLY WHAT THEY ARE ABLE TO, AND THOSE WHO CANNOT PAY AT ALL, CAN VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO THE CAFE TO "PAY" FOR THEIR MEAL. THIS PROJECT IS BRINGING A COMMUNITY TOGETHER -- FROM THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO THE LOCAL FARMERS, BRINGING LOCAL FOOD TO THE CAFE IS SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY AT THE CENTER OF THE PROJECT ALONG WITH PROVIDING A NUTRITIOUS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SPARK COMMUNITY CAFE, INC IS A "PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN" TYPE OF RESTAURANT SIMILAR TO OTHER CAFES LOCATED ACROSS THE COUNTRY KNOWN AS THE "ONE WORLD-EVERYBODY EATS INITIATIVE. COMMUNITY LEADERS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS DISCOVERED THAT ISSUES SUCH AS HUNGER CAN BE COMBATED WITH THE YOUNGER GENERATION. THE CAFE INVITES THOSE WHO CAN, TO PAY A MEAL FORWARD FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T. THOSE WHO CAN AFFORD SOMETHING, CAN PAY ONLY WHAT THEY ARE ABLE TO, AND THOSE WHO CANNOT PAY AT ALL, CAN VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO THE CAFE TO "PAY" FOR THEIR MEAL. THE METHOD BY WHICH ONE HANDLES THEIR PAYMENT IS DONE IN A WAY THAT IS UNKNOWN TO OTHER PATRONS. THE DIRECTORS OF SPARKS COMMUNITY CAFE REALIZE THE ISSUE OF HUNGER ISN'T ALWAYS EASILY SEEN. A PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CAFE IS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND HOW IT WORKS TO HELP WITH THE INVISIBLE EPIDEMIC OF FOOD INSECURITY. SINCE OPENING, SPARK COMMUNITY CAFE HAS GROWN THEIR SERVICES TO NOW INCLUDE ONSITE AND OFFSITE CATERING AS A MEANS TO CONTINUALLY RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CAFE, ALONG WITH USING THE SPACE FOR EENTS & PARTIES. THE GOAL OF SPARK COMMUNITY CAFE IS TO PROVIDE GREAT FOOD WITH DIGNITY FOR ALL OF THEIR PATRONS IN A COMMUNITY SPACE THAT EDUCATES, ENTERTAINS AND ACCEPTS ALL WHO WALK THROUGH THEIR DOORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lorraine Garkovich Chairman | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Rachel Kral Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
William Kyle Fannin Executive D | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Tristan Ferrell Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $110,217 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $110,217 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $273,064 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $458,677 |
| 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 | $127,660 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,247 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,758 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,570 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,362 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,801 |
| Office expenses | $2,477 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,548 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $231 |
| Interest | $2,270 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,725 |
| Insurance | $7,137 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $372,860 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,865 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $27,854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $50,719 |
| 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 | $30,933 |
| Total liabilities | $30,933 |
| 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 | $19,786 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $50,719 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Spark Community Cafe Inc has recieved totaling $34,155.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club Inc Lexington, KY PURPOSE: 2021 BENEVOLENT GIFT | $28,780 |
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc Lexington, KY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,342 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33 |
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