Art Sparks
- Assets
- $173.4k
- Revenue
- $354.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 45-5629269
Organization Overview
Art Sparks is located in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Art Sparks employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Art Sparks 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, Art Sparks generated $354.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $322.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.3% 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
PROVIDE DANCERS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN,PERFORM,&PROMOTE THE ART & CREATIVITY OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
READY, SPARK, KINDERGARTEN IS A 30-WEEK ARTS EDUCATION (DANCE AND MUSIC) KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CONCEPTS RELATED TO ACADEMIC BENCHMARKS AND SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN EVERY AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOL PREK CLASSROOM.
DYNAMITE DUOS IS AN ARTS EDUCATION DANCE AND MUSIC PROGRAM THAT PAIRS STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH THEIR SAME AGED PEERS. THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY IN THE AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CULMINATES IN AN END OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCE.
THE 3RD GRADE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVES EVERY 3RD GRADER IN THE CUYAHOGA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 28 WEEKS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM TEACHES DANCE AND MUSIC AND UNDERSCORES AN ACADEMIC SUBJECT AREA EACH YEAR. THAT SUBJECT AREA BECOMES THE BASIS FOR THE CULMINATING PERFORMANCE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE POP UP DANCE CLASSES AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE AKRON AREA, TNT PROGRAMING, AND ADVANCED TRAINING FOR ALUMNI STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kara Cea Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
Erica Piper Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $41,741 |
Shauna Conzaman Managing Director | Officer | 30 | $30,000 |
Maria Sargents President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Theodore Mosko Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kayla Keys Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $35,283 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $305,385 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,668 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,360 |
| Investment income | $77 |
| 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 | $354,105 |
| 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. | $120,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $126,111 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,005 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,938 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $751 |
| 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 | $1,953 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,113 |
| Office expenses | $406 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,372 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,366 |
| All other expenses | $3,365 |
| Total functional expenses | $322,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,286 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $92,099 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $173,385 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,500 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $171,885 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $173,385 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Art Sparks has recieved totaling $46,176.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kaulig Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: DANCE, MUSIC, JOY | $15,000 |
Akron Community Foundation Akron, OH PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ACCESSIBLE ENGAGEMENT IN ARTS EXPERIENCES THAT BRING DIVERSE POPULATIONS TOGETHER | $13,000 |
Rite Aid Healthy Futures Camp Hill, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc Akron, OH PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL/SUMMER ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM EXPANSION | $5,000 |
Puffin Foundation West Ltd Columbus, OH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $2,000 |
Lois Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Interlochen Center For The Arts Interlochen, MI | $234,270,312 | $77,699,935 |
Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | $191,202,786 | $32,040,912 |
Flint Institute Of Arts Flint, MI | $64,606,144 | $9,980,420 |
Global Disciples Lancaster, PA | $4,481,434 | $6,431,035 |
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI | $13,832,939 | $7,779,561 |
Indianapolis Art Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,635,206 | $3,948,601 |
Graham Gund Gallery Gambier, OH | $8,250,705 | $4,357,194 |
Oxbow Saugatuck, MI | $6,747,769 | $2,600,895 |
Caring Communities For Aids Wilkes Barre, PA | $1,533,545 | $2,739,121 |
Art Opportunities Inc Cincinnati, OH | $2,054,110 | $2,614,332 |
Samuel S Fleisher Art Memorial Inc Philadelphia, PA | $22,590,929 | $2,413,309 |
Indiana State School Music Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | $1,923,240 | $2,914,497 |