Spark Northwest is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Spark Northwest employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spark Northwest 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 Northwest generated $966.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $809.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SPARK NORTHWEST ACCELERATES THE EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH ON-THE-GROUND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO LOCALLY-GENERATED CLEAN ENERGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SPARK NORTHWEST PARTNERED WITH TRIBES, PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS AND NONPROFIT GROUPS TO INSTALL 1.2 MEGAWATTS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN 2021, GENERATING OVER $111,000 IN ENERGY BILL SAVINGS ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Axel Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $101,016 |
Gwen Heisterkamp Finance Mgr. | Officer | 40 | $72,294 |
Jessica Jones Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Bostwick Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Veneet Parkhe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Khanna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $696,479 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $696,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $268,810 |
Investment income | $740 |
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 | $966,398 |
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. | $191,885 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,659 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $317,089 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $39,935 |
Payroll taxes | $35,837 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $143,765 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,719 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,148 |
Travel | $3,441 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $801 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $511 |
Insurance | $5,848 |
All other expenses | $3,216 |
Total functional expenses | $809,046 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $449,968 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $192,497 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $88,765 |
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 | $13,235 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $142 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $744,607 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,310 |
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 | $7,266 |
Total liabilities | $88,576 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $601,911 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $54,120 |
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 | $744,607 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Spark Northwest has recieved totaling $412,800.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS | $100,000 |
All Points North Foundation Brookline, MA PURPOSE: ACCELERATE THE SHIFT TO CLEAN ENERGY ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME AND MAKE AFFORDABLE, LOCALLY-CONTROLLED CLEAN ENERGY MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. | $60,000 |
Bullitt Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SPARK NORTHWEST'S ACCESS SOLAR PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,711 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Inc Portland, OR | $17,873,097 | $40,333,579 |
Green Building Initiative Inc Portland, OR | $9,419,082 | $7,219,837 |
Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation Kirkland, WA | $96,543,339 | $34,510,785 |
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council Seattle, WA | $2,426,845 | $2,193,570 |
Renewable Northwest Project Portland, OR | $1,768,710 | $1,947,685 |
Sustainable Energy For Galena Alaska Galena, AK | $263,318 | $972,661 |
Renewable Energy Alaska Project Anchorage, AK | $689,384 | $1,295,420 |
Portland Energy Conservation Inc Portland, OR | $1,546,945 | $38,532 |
The Sustainable Living Center Walla Walla, WA | $170,305 | $884,284 |
Spark Northwest Seattle, WA | $744,607 | $966,398 |
Blueenergy Eugene, OR | $763,792 | $285,361 |
Burn Design Lab Vashon, WA | $1,152,473 | $1,466,504 |