Spark Northwest
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-2141987
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Spark Northwest employed 12 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 12/2023, Spark Northwest generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPARK NORTHWEST PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS VALUED AT OVER $6.6 MILLION IN COMMUNITIES HIGHLY IMPACTED BY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE. SPARK NORTHWEST ALSO EDUCATED OVER 1,000 PEOPLE ABOUT EFFICIENT HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY AND, AS A RESULT, 175 FAMILIES PURSUED INSTALLATIONS OF LOW- OR NO-COST HEAT PUMPS. OVER 50% OF PEOPLE IN THESE PROGRAMS WERE BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR OR LOW WEALTH. ON THE ADVOCACY FRONT, SPARK NORTHWEST SUPPORTED COMMUNITY RESILIENCE HUBS IN OREGON AND AN INNOVATIVE ENERGY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Axel Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $122,837 |
Gwen Heisterkamp Finance Mgr. | Officer | 40 | $85,935 |
Jessica Jones Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Jimenacordoba Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Khanna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Veneet Parkhe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $60,262 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $100,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $744,310 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $904,572 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $693,957 |
| Investment income | $1,437 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,806 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,597,810 |
| 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. | $229,838 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,851 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $571,110 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,883 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,317 |
| 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 | $170,073 |
| Advertising and promotion | $200 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,887 |
| Travel | $25,997 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,218 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,704 |
| All other expenses | $5,545 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,235,573 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $536,779 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $235,662 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $448,414 |
| 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 | $3,216 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,525 |
| Total assets | $1,241,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $120,036 |
| 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 | $16,952 |
| Total liabilities | $136,988 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $551,883 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $552,725 |
| 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 | $1,241,596 |