Spark Program Inc Previously Resonate Inc

“FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BYTHE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE Chief Executive Officer. THIS GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS THEN DISCUSSES THE CONTENTS OF THE RETURN WITH THE OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. AFTER A FULL REVIEW, THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BODY. A REPRESENTATIVE OF MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZES THE FINAL FORM 990 WHICH IS THEN E-FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.”

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest atleast annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose (inwriting) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between theorganization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. Theorganization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with best practices and the organization's policies and procedures.”

“Compensation of other high-level personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

“ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGALFILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BYTAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TOWWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES) AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A PHYSICAL INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICEs IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.”

“Client Note 1 - Sublease Rental Expenses------------------------Allocable Rental expense $ 6,159Allocable Insurance expense 190Allocable Depreciation expense 1,613 --------Total allocable expenses $ 7,962 ========NOTE FOR 2018-------------One note for next year. We revised our mission statement with our whole rebranding. Therefore our FY18 (and going forward) 990 should have the new wording: Spark engages communities to provide career exploration and self-discovery opportunities that help middle school students understand, experience and pursue whats possible.”

“Change in unamortized discount = $14906”