Spark is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Spark employed 2 individuals. 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 $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.5% 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
DEVELOP PUBLIC PARKS AT AREA SCHOOLS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMOUNT EXPENSED ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPARK PARKS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Susan Sample Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Michele Fraga Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Thomas Horton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Massoud Dioun Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Carla Wyatt Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $835,840 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,463,512 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $154,320 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,299,352 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $44,484 |
| 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 | $4,343,836 |
| 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. | $190,653 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,551 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,801 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,320 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,586 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,202 |
| Office expenses | $8,085 |
| Information technology | $2,955 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,692 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,071 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,400 |
| Insurance | $3,084 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,205,542 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,995,536 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $748,190 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,850,253 |
| 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 | $3,007 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,596,986 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,924 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,312,914 |
| 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 | $2,328,838 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,062,392 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,205,756 |
| 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 | $4,596,986 |