Civic Intelligence

Spark Freedom

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 27-4827443

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Sep 09, 2014

Organization Profilesparkfreedom.org
605 Long Branch Road38569

(615) 249-8660

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-8.9%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$75,882

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.1% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

$62,590

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$48,138

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$14,452

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

$749,015

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$815,750

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$66,735

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$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

2013

Assets$62,590
Liabilities$14,452
Net Assets$48,138
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

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2013

Revenue$749,015
Expenses$815,750
Net Income-$66,735
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Sep 9, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$749,015
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$134,221$43,052▼ $91,169
Accounts Receivable$2,500$15,055▲ $12,555
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,514$4,483▼ $31
Total Assets$141,235$62,590▼ $78,645
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,362$14,452▼ $11,910
Total Liabilities$26,362$14,452▼ $11,910
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$114,873$48,138▼ $66,735
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$114,873$48,138▼ $66,735
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$141,235$62,590▼ $78,645

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,483$2,782$7,265
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sara Nicole WilliamsPresident & SecretaryFT$75,000$882$75,882

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stanford SwimChairman & Treasurer
Matt FontanaAt Large
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$650,581
Program Service Revenue
$97,031
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,403
All Other Contributions
$650,581
Change in Net Assets
$-66,735

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$749,015
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$749,015
Total Revenue per Form 990
$749,015
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$538,157
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$247,593
Total Fundraising Expense$105,152
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$30,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$241,647--$241,647
Other Salaries and Wages$95,764$22,099$29,466$147,329
Travel$142,477$4,670-$147,147
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,323$11,383$15,176$75,882
Office Expenses$4,080$14,191$31,525$49,796
Information Technology$36,930$4,442$700$42,072
Fees for Services Other$19,863$169$18,332$38,364
Grants to Domestic Orgs$30,000--$30,000
Payroll Taxes$12,574$2,902$3,868$19,344
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,750-$6,750
Advertising--$5,077$5,077
Other Employee Benefits$3,275$755$1,008$5,038
Depreciation Depletion-$2,296-$2,296
Insurance-$1,652-$1,652
Other Expenses-$1,272-$1,272
Occupancy-$800-$800
Total Functional Expenses$635,933$74,665$105,152$815,750

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$815,750
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$815,750
Total Expenses per Form 990$815,750
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
46-3062521-501(c)(3)General program- fiscal agent while 501(c)(3) application pending$30,000
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
Audit committee
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 11

“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

EIN
27-4827443
Phone
6152498660

Signing Officer

Name
Sara Nicole Williams
Title
President
Phone
6152498660
Signed
2014-09-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Nicole Williams
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

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 XII, Line 2C:

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

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Management evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.”

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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/ExplanationTxt5The 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 11
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 XII, Line 2c:
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$62,590
Liabilities
$14,452
Net assets
$48,138
Revenue
$749,015
Expenses
$815,750
Net income
-$66,735
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