Civic Intelligence

Spark Freedom

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-4827443

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Aug 15, 2016

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

53rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

80th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$91,450

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.5% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

96th percentile

140%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Up

$265,380

Up $155,000 (+140%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$250,903

Up $222,533 (+784%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$14,477

Down $67,533 (-82%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$963,650

Up $94,455 (+11%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$741,117

Down $147,846 (-17%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$222,533

Up $242,301 (+1226%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th 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

2015

Assets$265,380
Liabilities$14,477
Net Assets$250,903
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th 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

2015

Revenue$963,650
Expenses$741,117
Net Income$222,533
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$963,650
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$107,563$216,330▲ $108,767
Accounts Receivable$0$47,237▲ $47,237
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$1,750▲ $1,750
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,817$63▼ $2,754
Total Assets$110,380$265,380▲ $155,000
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$63,000$0▼ $63,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,010$14,477▼ $4,533
Total Liabilities$82,010$14,477▼ $67,533
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$28,370$250,903▲ $222,533
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$28,370$250,903▲ $222,533
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$110,380$265,380▲ $155,000

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$63$7,202$7,265
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Sara Nicole WilliamsPresident/Board SecretaryFT$86,250$5,200$91,450

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matthew FontanaBoard Chair
Jack LeebronBoard Member
Stanford D SwimBoard Member
John GuidoTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Arrowhead3 ConsultingConsultants3167 West Wind Court, Eagle, ID 83616$200,880
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$727,526
Program Service Revenue
$236,124
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$727,526
Change in Net Assets
$222,533

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$963,650
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$963,650
Total Revenue per Form 990
$963,650
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$443,603
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$294,065
Total Fundraising Expense$97,588
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,449
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$215,436$3,462-$218,898
Other Salaries and Wages$114,145$26,341$35,121$175,607
Travel$115,073$4,100-$119,173
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,442$13,718$18,290$91,450
Advertising--$28,903$28,903
Office Expenses-$20,193$5,583$25,776
Fees for Services Other$23,977$222$296$24,495
Payroll Taxes$14,695$3,391$4,522$22,608
Fees for Services Accounting$9,420--$9,420
Other Employee Benefits$2,860$660$880$4,400
Occupancy-$4,044-$4,044
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,449$3,449
Information Technology-$2,481$544$3,025
Depreciation Depletion-$2,754-$2,754
Other Expenses$2,913$2,148-$2,148
Fees for Services Legal$1,422--$1,422
Insurance$632--$632
Total Functional Expenses$560,015$83,514$97,588$741,117

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$741,117
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$741,117
Total Expenses per Form 990$741,117
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$3,449
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
2016-08-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sara Nicole Williams
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
8
Volunteers
3

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, 2015.”

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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, 2015.
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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/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
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Filings

Displayed year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$265,380
Liabilities
$14,477
Net assets
$250,903
Revenue
$963,650
Expenses
$741,117
Net income
$222,533
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