Civic Intelligence

Science Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 26-2497802

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 12, 2024

Organization Profilewww.usasciencefestival.org
3663 Lone Dove LaneEncinitas, CA 92024

(760) 846-3579

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

11th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

45th percentile

2.8%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,411,052

Up $37,949 (+2.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$1,178,815

Down $122,069 (-9.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$232,237

Up $160,018 (+222%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Up

$464,054

Up $56,730 (+14%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$612,764

Down $49,426 (-7.5%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$148,710

Up $106,156 (+42%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2014: $669,703Liabilities 2014: $417,985Net Assets 2014: $251,7182014Assets 2016: $482,059Liabilities 2016: $522,999Net Assets 2016: -$40,9402016Assets 2017: $2,075,540Liabilities 2017: $2,771,052Net Assets 2017: -$695,5122017Assets 2018: $829,473Liabilities 2018: $366,737Net Assets 2018: $462,7362018Assets 2019: $1,547,574Liabilities 2019: $1,390,495Net Assets 2019: $157,0792019Assets 2020: $1,919,984Liabilities 2020: $373,280Net Assets 2020: $1,546,7042020Assets 2021: $1,579,529Liabilities 2021: $16,551Net Assets 2021: $1,562,9782021Assets 2022: $1,373,103Liabilities 2022: $72,219Net Assets 2022: $1,300,8842022Assets 2023: $1,411,052Liabilities 2023: $232,237Net Assets 2023: $1,178,8152023Assets 2024: $1,490,712Liabilities 2024: $164,708Net Assets 2024: $1,326,0042024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,411,052
Liabilities$232,237
Net Assets$1,178,815
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $4,810,448Expenses 2014: $4,574,600Net Income 2014: $235,8482014Revenue 2016: $4,867,791Expenses 2016: $4,181,159Net Income 2016: $686,6322016Revenue 2017: $331,708Expenses 2017: $986,280Net Income 2017: -$654,5722017Revenue 2018: $4,840,036Expenses 2018: $3,681,788Net Income 2018: $1,158,2482018Revenue 2019: $970,531Expenses 2019: $1,276,188Net Income 2019: -$305,6572019Revenue 2020: $2,735,159Expenses 2020: $1,354,323Net Income 2020: $1,380,8362020Revenue 2021: $804,208Expenses 2021: $783,593Net Income 2021: $20,6152021Revenue 2022: $407,324Expenses 2022: $662,190Net Income 2022: -$254,8662022Revenue 2023: $464,054Expenses 2023: $612,764Net Income 2023: -$148,7102023Revenue 2024: $902,515Expenses 2024: $755,853Net Income 2024: $146,6622024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$464,054
Expenses$612,764
Net Income-$148,710
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 12, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,959,475
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to re-invigorate the interest of our nations youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by producing and presenting the most compelling, exciting, educational and entertaining science gatherings in the United States. We will accomplish our mission by:Offering stellar, multi-faceted programs with high entertainment value and integrity of scientific content.Appealing to a large, diverse audience of all ages and backgrounds, from professionals to novices, from science enthusiasts to the merely curiousEngaging the greatest minds in science.Involving the most dynamic leaders in business, technology, government, education and culture.Building a strong foundation of prestigious and impressive institutional partners resulting in increased communication between the scientific and educational communities.Producing each program at the highest level of quality, applying professional media and theatrical standards of excellence and technical sophistication.Spreading th

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$647,448$683,677▲ $36,229
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$590,509$513,678▼ $76,831
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$135,146$211,201▲ $76,055
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$2,496-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,373,103$1,411,052▲ $37,949
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$25,000$217,094▲ $192,094
Other Liabilities$36,312$15,143▼ $21,169
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,907--
Total Liabilities$72,219$232,237▲ $160,018
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,300,884$1,178,815▼ $122,069
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,300,884$1,178,815▼ $122,069
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,373,103$1,411,052▲ $37,949

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,496$33,179$35,675
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Diane E Birnie BockPresident & CEO
Adam KalishDirector
Aggie KorbinDirector
John R StokesDirector
Mary MeigsDirector
Tasha E BockDirector
MIKE O'DONNELLSecretary
Quincy K BockTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,255
Program Service Revenue
$424,030
Investment Income
$32,769
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,255
Change in Net Assets
$-148,710
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$322,819
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$289,945
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$112,769$152,557-$265,326
Advertising$31,490$31,663-$63,153
Payroll Taxes$11,508$13,111-$24,619
All Other Expenses$4,502$9,726-$14,228
Other Expenses$13,538$5,713-$13,538
Travel$10,562--$10,562
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,401-$8,401
Information Technology-$7,232-$7,232
Insurance$239$4,846-$5,085
Office Expenses$56$445-$501
Depreciation Depletion-$500-$500
Total Functional Expenses$378,570$234,194$0$612,764
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Taxes Payable$15,143
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Diane Bock's two daughters Quincy K. Bock & Tasha E. Bock, and son-in-law John R. Stokes are on the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Tax preparer e-mails a copy of the the final version of the 990 to Diane Bock for distribution to members of the board for review before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and tax returns are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Science Spark
EIN
26-2497802
Phone
7608463579
Address
3663 LONE DOVE LANE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024

Signing Officer

Name
Diane E Birnie Bock
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2024-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4

Preparer

Firm
PutmanGroup
Address
9911 Irvine Center Drive Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618
Preparer
Benjamin R Putman CPA CFP CDFA
Phone
9495026700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Unrealized Gain/Loss = $26641”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Diane Bock's two daughters Quincy K. Bock & Tasha E. Bock, and son-in-law John R. Stokes are on the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Tax preparer e-mails a copy of the the final version of the 990 to Diane Bock for distribution to members of the board for review before it is filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents and tax returns are made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Unrealized Gain/Loss = $26641
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,411,052
Liabilities
$232,237
Net assets
$1,178,815
Revenue
$464,054
Expenses
$612,764
Net income
-$148,710
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.16$1.33$0.90$0.76$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.23$1.18$0.46$0.61$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.07$1.30$0.41$0.66$0.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.02$1.56$0.80$0.78$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.37$1.55$2.74$1.35$1.38
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$1.39$0.16$0.97$1.28$0.31
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.37$0.46$4.84$3.68$1.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$2.77$0.70$0.33$0.99$0.65
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.52$0.04$4.87$4.18$0.69
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.42$0.25$4.81$4.57$0.24