Civic Intelligence

Spark Freedom

EIN 27-4827443 • 501(c)3 • Lancaster, TN

Profile

Spark Freedom stimulates a communications culture among free market idea entrepreneurs so they can persuade a broader audience. We do this through training, peer networking, and by equipping organizations to drive their marketing and communications campaigns.

605 Long Branch RdLancaster, TN 38569

sparkfreedom.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

70th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$12,577

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

90th percentile

76%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-45%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Up

$67,845

Up $29,228 (+76%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$9,500

Down $787 (-7.7%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$58,345

Up $30,015 (+106%) from 2016

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Down

$192,997

Down $156,315 (-45%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$162,981

Down $408,892 (-72%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$30,016

Up $252,577 (+113%) from 2016

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $62,590Liabilities 2013: $14,452Net Assets 2013: $48,1382013Assets 2014: $110,380Liabilities 2014: $82,010Net Assets 2014: $28,3702014Assets 2015: $265,380Liabilities 2015: $14,477Net Assets 2015: $250,9032015Assets 2016: $38,617Liabilities 2016: $10,287Net Assets 2016: $28,3302016Assets 2017: $67,845Liabilities 2017: $9,500Net Assets 2017: $58,3452017

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$67,845
Liabilities$9,500
Net Assets$58,345
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $749,015Expenses 2013: $815,750Net Income 2013: -$66,7352013Revenue 2014: $869,195Expenses 2014: $888,963Net Income 2014: -$19,7682014Revenue 2015: $963,650Expenses 2015: $741,117Net Income 2015: $222,5332015Revenue 2016: $349,312Expenses 2016: $571,873Net Income 2016: -$222,5612016Revenue 2017: $192,997Expenses 2017: $162,981Net Income 2017: $30,0162017

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$192,997
Expenses$162,981
Net Income$30,016
Open 2017 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2017 • Form 990EZXML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$67,845
Liabilities
$9,500
Net assets
$58,345
Revenue
$192,997
Expenses
$162,981
Net income
$30,016
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.68$0.10$0.58$1.93$1.63$0.30
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.10$0.28$3.49$5.72$2.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$0.14$2.51$9.64$7.41$2.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.82$0.28$8.69$8.89$0.20
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.14$0.48$7.49$8.16$0.67
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2017 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2016 below.

Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Sep 6, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$349,312
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Skill building through training

To foster innovation in freedom-oriented non profits' marketing and communications.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$216,330$21,034▼ $195,296
Accounts Receivable$47,237$15,319▼ $31,918
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$63$2,264▲ $2,201
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,750$0▼ $1,750
Total Assets$265,380$38,617▼ $226,763
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,477$10,287▼ $4,190
Total Liabilities$14,477$10,287▼ $4,190
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$250,903$28,330▼ $222,573
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$250,903$28,330▼ $222,573
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$265,380$38,617▼ $226,763

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,264$7,688$9,952
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sara Nicole WilliamsPresident/Board SecretaryFT$74,743$74,743

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John GuidoChair
Matt FontanaAt Large
Jack LebronTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Arrowhead3 ConsultingConsultants3167 West Wind Court, Eagle, ID 83616$182,800
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$195,973
Program Service Revenue
$153,080
Investment Income
$239
Other Revenue
$20
All Other Contributions
$195,973
Change in Net Assets
$-222,561
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$347,226
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$224,647
Total Fundraising Expense$106,004
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$206,856$3,472$1,629$211,957
Other Salaries and Wages$23,053$54,346$56,319$133,718
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$12,887$30,377$31,479$74,743
Conferences and Meetings$36,415--$36,415
Travel$24,579$2,342$1,795$28,716
Office Expenses$16,333$6,018$4,855$27,206
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,320-$16,320
Other Employee Benefits$2,814$6,515$6,857$16,186
Advertising$13,664--$13,664
Information Technology$388$1,594$450$2,432
Other Expenses$2,212$1,402$352$1,754
Occupancy-$1,286-$1,286
Depreciation Depletion-$486-$486
Total Functional Expenses$339,201$126,668$106,004$571,873
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 B, line 11B

“A draft of Form 990 is provided to the President for circulation and review among Board Members prior to filing the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The policy is reviewed on an annual basis with board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation for officers and key employees is reviewed as part of the annual performance and pay review process by the board of directors at the end of the year. The process includes a review of salaries at comparably sized organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Freedom
EIN
27-4827443
Phone
5038889479
Address
605 Long Branch Rd, Lancaster, TN 38569

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Nicole Williams
Title
President
Phone
5038889479
Signed
2017-09-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Nicole Williams
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
9
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Lori A Collingsworth
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 1

“Spark Freedom helps the freedom movement recapture the heart of its audience - our neighbors.”

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Consultants: Program service expenses 206,856. Management and general expenses 3,472. Fundraising expenses 1,629. Total expenses 211,957.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The Board of Directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Spark Freedom helps the freedom movement recapture the heart of its audience - our neighbors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A draft of Form 990 is provided to the President for circulation and review among Board Members prior to filing the return.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The policy is reviewed on an annual basis with board members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation for officers and key employees is reviewed as part of the annual performance and pay review process by the board of directors at the end of the year. The process includes a review of salaries at comparably sized organizations.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Consultants: Program service expenses 206,856. Management and general expenses 3,472. Fundraising expenses 1,629. Total expenses 211,957.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Board of Directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part III, Line 1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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ReturnHeader/BuildTS02017-02-10 21:41:12Z
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Sara Nicole Williams
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0President
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ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt08300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600
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ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02017-08-29
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Lori A Collingsworth
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ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02016-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02016-12-31
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