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Sparks Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 06-1689284

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 14, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.SPARKSFOUNDATION.ORG
110 West Wyomissing RoadMohnton, PA 19540

(717) 355-0220

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

74th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$6,195

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.1% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

88th percentile

74%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

75th percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Up

$109,594

Up $46,697 (+74%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$109,594

Up $49,629 (+83%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $2,932 (-100%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Up

$292,810

Up $57,972 (+25%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$243,181

Up $55,732 (+30%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

$49,629

Up $2,240 (+4.7%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $4,872Liabilities 2010: $3,2902010Assets 2011: $8,220Liabilities 2011: $15,1002011Assets 2012: $14,674Liabilities 2012: $2,098Net Assets 2012: $12,5762012Assets 2013: $62,897Liabilities 2013: $2,932Net Assets 2013: $59,9652013Assets 2014: $109,594Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $109,5942014Assets 2015: $23,703Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $15,882Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $15,8822016Assets 2017: $30,537Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $30,5372017Assets 2018: $56,792Liabilities 2018: $57Net Assets 2018: $56,7352018Assets 2019: $57,494Liabilities 2019: $256Net Assets 2019: $57,2382019Assets 2020: $124,487Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $124,4872020Assets 2021: $106,052Liabilities 2021: $647Net Assets 2021: $105,4052021Assets 2022: $61,812Liabilities 2022: $92Net Assets 2022: $61,7202022Assets 2024: $56,722Liabilities 2024: $962Net Assets 2024: $55,7602024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$109,594
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$109,594
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth75th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $134,273Expenses 2010: $138,408Net Income 2010: -$4,1352010Revenue 2011: $154,740Expenses 2011: $163,202Net Income 2011: -$8,4622011Revenue 2012: $150,367Expenses 2012: $144,529Net Income 2012: $5,8382012Revenue 2013: $234,838Expenses 2013: $187,449Net Income 2013: $47,3892013Revenue 2014: $292,810Expenses 2014: $243,181Net Income 2014: $49,6292014Revenue 2015: $153,934Expenses 2015: $239,825Net Income 2015: -$85,8912015Revenue 2016: $275,520Expenses 2016: $283,341Net Income 2016: -$7,8212016Revenue 2017: $344,753Expenses 2017: $330,098Net Income 2017: $14,6552017Revenue 2018: $384,833Expenses 2018: $358,635Net Income 2018: $26,1982018Revenue 2019: $448,868Expenses 2019: $448,365Net Income 2019: $5032019Revenue 2020: $499,202Expenses 2020: $431,953Net Income 2020: $67,2492020Revenue 2021: $462,283Expenses 2021: $481,365Net Income 2021: -$19,0822021Revenue 2022: $666,842Expenses 2022: $710,527Net Income 2022: -$43,6852022Revenue 2024: $799,180Expenses 2024: $805,898Net Income 2024: -$6,7182024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$292,810
Expenses$243,181
Net Income$49,629
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$292,810
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support, promote, sponsor and carry out educational and scientific objectives throughout the united states focusing on underprivileged children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$48,596$65,138▲ $16,542
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$678$42,161▲ $41,483
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$10,908--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,715$2,295▼ $420
Total Assets$62,897$109,594▲ $46,697
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,932--
Total Liabilities$2,932$0▼ $2,932
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$38,683$79,329▲ $40,646
Unrestricted Net Assets$21,282$30,265▲ $8,983
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$59,965$109,594▲ $49,629
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,897$109,594▲ $46,697

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,635$597$2,232
Leasehold Improvements$660$590$1,250
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Julia MerrillExecutive DiPT$1,715$4,480$6,195

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Yuriy Stercho Jd PhdPresident/tr
Jonathan CobbTrustee
Joseph MaglatyTrustee
Kelly ChambersTrustee
Patti Burke MancinoTrustee
Maureen FlanaganSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Science Explorers INCCamps/assembly110 WEST WYOMISSING ROAD, Mohnton, PA 19540$219,566
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$292,768
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$42
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$292,768
Change in Net Assets
$49,629
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$231,711
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$6,195
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,275
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$6,195-$6,195
Grants to Domestic Individuals$5,275--$5,275
Occupancy-$3,000-$3,000
Insurance-$1,170-$1,170
All Other Expenses-$1,095-$1,095
Fees for Services Accounting-$559-$559
Other Expenses$222,588$475-$475
Depreciation Depletion-$420-$420
Interest-$12-$12
Total Functional Expenses$227,863$15,318$0$243,181
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Jennifer MooreheadSee Part VIndep. ContractorNo$219,566
-Dir. of Dvlpmt.Non-employee Comp.No$3,000
Jennifer MooreheadDir. of Dvlpmt.RentNo$3,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$10,908--
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards Payable-
Payroll Tax Liabilities-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Jennifer moorehead kelly chambers dir. Dvlpmt. Trustee mother/daughter”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The executive director reviews the 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“At the annual board meeting, the directors vote to accept all member's conflict of interest agreements (signed and dated) and to accept any member's descripton of possible conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sparks Foundation Inc
EIN
06-1689284
Phone
7173550220
Address
110 WEST WYOMISSING ROAD, MOHNTON, PA 19540

Signing Officer

Name
Julia Merrill
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7173550220
Signed
2015-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julia Merrill
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Pa
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
42

Preparer

Firm
Hatter Harris & Beittel Llp
Address
32-A EAST ROSEVILLE ROAD, LANCASTER, PA 17601
Preparer
John a Vottero CPA
Phone
7175692601
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The internal revenue service has determined the foundation qualifies under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and is not subject to federal or state income tax. The foundation is required to oeprate in conformity with the internal revenue code to maintain its exempt status. The foundation believes its income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained under audit and believes it does not have any significant uncertain tax positions. The foundation currently has no income tax returns under examination by taxing jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the foundation is no longer subject to examination by relevant taxing authorities for years prior to fiscal year 2011.”

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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$109,594
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$109,594
Revenue
$292,810
Expenses
$243,181
Net income
$49,629
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.01$0.56$7.99$8.06$0.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.62$0.00$0.62$6.67$7.11$0.44
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.06$0.01$1.05$4.62$4.81$0.19
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.24$0.00$1.24$4.99$4.32$0.67
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.00$0.57$4.49$4.48$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.00$0.57$3.85$3.59$0.26
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.00$0.31$3.45$3.30$0.15
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.00$0.16$2.76$2.83$0.08
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$1.54$2.40$0.86
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.00$1.10$2.93$2.43$0.50
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.03$0.60$2.35$1.87$0.47
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.02$0.13$1.50$1.45$0.06
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.15$1.55$1.63$0.08
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.03$1.34$1.38$0.04