Civic Intelligence

Spark Freedom

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-4827443

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on May 13, 2015

Organization Profilesparkfreedom.org
605 Long Branch RdLancaster, TN 38569

(503) 888-9479

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-2.3%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$79,800

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.2% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

76%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$110,380

Up $47,790 (+76%) from 2013

Net Assets

Down

$28,370

Down $19,768 (-41%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$82,010

Up $67,558 (+467%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$869,195

Up $120,180 (+16%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$888,963

Up $73,213 (+9.0%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$19,768

Up $46,967 (+70%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

2014

Assets$110,380
Liabilities$82,010
Net Assets$28,370
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$869,195
Expenses$888,963
Net Income-$19,768
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
May 13, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$869,195
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$43,052$107,563▲ $64,511
Accounts Receivable$15,055$0▼ $15,055
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,483$2,817▼ $1,666
Total Assets$62,590$110,380▲ $47,790
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$0$63,000▲ $63,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,452$19,010▲ $4,558
Total Liabilities$14,452$82,010▲ $67,558
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$48,138$28,370▼ $19,768
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$48,138$28,370▼ $19,768
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,590$110,380▲ $47,790

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,817$4,448$7,265
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sara Nicole WilliamsPresident/Board MemberFT$75,000$4,800$79,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stanford D SwimBoard Chairman
Matthew FontanaBoard Member

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Arrowhead3 ConsultingConsultants3167 West Wind Court, Eagle, ID 83616$224,700
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$757,539
Program Service Revenue
$110,850
Investment Income
$806
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$757,539
Change in Net Assets
$-19,768

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$869,195
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$869,195
Total Revenue per Form 990
$869,195
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$580,130
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$299,994
Total Fundraising Expense$123,557
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,839
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$247,420--$247,420
Travel$195,214$10,243-$205,457
Other Salaries and Wages$123,816$28,573$38,097$190,486
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$51,870$11,970$15,960$79,800
Office Expenses$4,056$29,136$45,857$79,049
Payroll Taxes$14,890$3,436$4,582$22,908
Fees for Services Other$13,834$162$216$14,212
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,500-$12,500
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$8,839$8,839
Advertising--$7,264$7,264
Other Employee Benefits$4,420$1,020$1,360$6,800
Information Technology-$2,920$1,382$4,302
Occupancy-$4,253-$4,253
Depreciation Depletion-$1,666-$1,666
Other Expenses$1,628$2,379-$1,628
Total Functional Expenses$657,148$108,258$123,557$888,963

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$888,963
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$888,963
Total Expenses per Form 990$888,963
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,839
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

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
2015-05-13
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
6
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 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 year ended December 31, 2014.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Management evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that the Organization's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$110,380
Liabilities
$82,010
Net assets
$28,370
Revenue
$869,195
Expenses
$888,963
Net income
-$19,768
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