Normal Park Museum Magnet Education Fund, operating under the name Spark, is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spark 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 06/2023, Spark generated $283.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $265.2k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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
THE NORMAL PARK MUSEUM MAGNET EDUCATION FUND ("SPARK") EXISTS TO ASSURE THAT THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ITS STUDENTS ARE FULLY MET. SPARK SUPPORTS NORMAL PARK MUSEUM MAGENT SCHOOL ("THE SCHOOL") IN ITS GOAL, ESPECIALLY IN PROVIDING A FULL CURRICULUM, A PROFESSIONAL STAFF, TARGETED INTERVENTION FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, AND AN INNOVATIVE AND EQUITABLE APPROACH TO EDUCATION FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NORMAL PARK MUSEUM MAGNET SCHOOL SUPPORT FOR TEACHER SALARIES, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND STEM EDUCATION.
THE ORGANIZATION'S LIGHTNING ATHLETIC CLUB COMMITTEE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY PROGRAMS WHICH WILL ENCOURAGE AND FACILIATE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO REALIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND WELL BEING.
THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS NORMAL PARK MUSEUM MAGNET SCHOOL WITH FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT HAS A ROBUST LEARNING EXPERIENCE NOT ONLY INSIDE THE ACTUAL CLASSROOM, BUT ALSO IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. FUNDS FROM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDE THE STUDENTS WITH OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GARDEN, DEDICATED TEACHING SPACES, AND PHYSICAL STRUCTURES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Leigh Boike Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelton Chambers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ben Connor Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Denton President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Emily Goolsby Board Member - Lac | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allie Beukema Board Member | Trustee | 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 | $133,611 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $133,611 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $23,409 |
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 | $125,964 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $282,984 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $46,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,519 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $605 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,018 |
All other expenses | $24,883 |
Total functional expenses | $265,221 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $180,013 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $180,013 |
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 | $947 |
Total liabilities | $947 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $96,414 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $82,652 |
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 | $180,013 |