Civic Intelligence

Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 30-0305014

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 01, 2015

Organization Profilewww.sparksf.org

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101A Clay StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111

(805) 453-3826

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.43x

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

39th percentile

-0.5%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$57,091

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.1% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

86th percentile

61%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

0.4%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$86,535

Up $32,634 (+61%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$49,230

Up $21,115 (+75%) from 2013

Liabilities

Up

$37,305

Up $11,519 (+45%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Up

$299,258

Up $1,160 (+0.4%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$300,848

Down $34,940 (-10%) from 2013

Net Income

Up

-$1,590

Up $36,100 (+96%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $53,901Liabilities 2013: $25,786Net Assets 2013: $28,1152013Assets 2014: $86,535Liabilities 2014: $37,305Net Assets 2014: $49,2302014Assets 2015: $193,285Liabilities 2015: $120,788Net Assets 2015: $72,4972015Assets 2017: $190,513Liabilities 2017: $39,005Net Assets 2017: $151,5082017Assets 2018: $158,702Liabilities 2018: $42,916Net Assets 2018: $115,7862018Assets 2019: $58,577Liabilities 2019: $2,130Net Assets 2019: $56,4472019

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$86,535
Liabilities$37,305
Net Assets$49,230
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth48th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $298,098Expenses 2013: $335,788Net Income 2013: -$37,6902013Revenue 2014: $299,258Expenses 2014: $300,848Net Income 2014: -$1,5902014Revenue 2015: $443,431Expenses 2015: $436,688Net Income 2015: $6,7432015Revenue 2017: $308,038Expenses 2017: $285,453Net Income 2017: $22,5852017Revenue 2018: $298,668Expenses 2018: $334,390Net Income 2018: -$35,7222018Revenue 2019: $118,752Expenses 2019: $178,091Net Income 2019: -$59,3392019

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$299,258
Expenses$300,848
Net Income-$1,590
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 1, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$299,258
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Spark seeks to advance gender equality by engaging the next generation in accessible forms of philanthropy.Spark Values:-We believe that investing in innovative, grassroots, women-led organizations can transform communities.-We believe that investing a combination of money, time and connections can have catalytic results.-We believe that the aggregation of small gifts can have an impact on intractable problems.We believe those addressing womens equity and human rights should be diverse.

To increase the overall investment in women's organizations around the world and to increase the number of young people who give to women's causes.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$52,473$83,440▲ $30,967
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$28,115$49,230▲ $21,115
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,428$3,095▲ $1,667
Total Assets$53,901$86,535▲ $32,634
Liabilities
Grants Payable$24,000$32,943▲ $8,943
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,786$4,362▲ $2,576
Total Liabilities$25,786$37,305▲ $11,519
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$28,115$49,230▲ $21,115
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$53,901$86,535▲ $32,634

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,095$3,467$6,562
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jackie RotmanE.D. as of 4/9/14FT$57,091$57,091

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Fiona HsuPresident
Megan CaylerVice President
Adrienne MoonBoard Member
Carlo DaviaBoard Member
Cassandra CabralBoard Member
Kanwal JehanBoard Member
Krista PerezBoard Member
Marina RaymanBoard Member
Nicole RegaladoBoard Member
Olivia JuneBoard Member
Robin DevauxBoard Member
Sheena JainBoard Member
Alexis MeredithSecretary
Lisa JacobsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$299,258
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$239,876
Change in Net Assets
$-1,590
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$157,142
Other Expenses$110,763
Total Fundraising Expense$66,977
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$32,943
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$79,520$19,880$33,133$132,533
All Other Expenses$35,036$8,760$14,598$58,394
Grants to Domestic Orgs$32,943--$32,943
Other Employee Benefits$7,575$1,894$3,156$12,625
Travel$7,362$1,841$3,068$12,271
Payroll Taxes$7,190$1,798$2,996$11,984
Fees for Services Legal$6,734$1,684$2,806$11,224
Fees for Services Accounting$4,684$1,171$1,952$7,807
Office Expenses$3,349$837$1,396$5,582
Insurance$2,810$702$1,171$4,683
Information Technology$2,060$515$859$3,434
Conferences and Meetings$1,604$401$668$2,673
Occupancy$1,502$376$626$2,504
Fees for Services Other$1,315$329$548$2,191
Total Functional Expenses$193,684$40,188$66,977$300,848
International Activity

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Black & Pink Ball$37,990$37,990$17,637$20,353
Total Events$37,990$37,990$17,637$20,353
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
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark
EIN
30-0305014
Phone
8054533826
Address
101A Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Signing Officer

Name
Jackie Rotman
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8054533826
Signed
2015-08-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jackie Rotman
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
3
Volunteers
400

Preparer

Firm
R Chris Aurit CPA
Address
186 RUBY RD, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117
Preparer
R Chris Aurit
Phone
7046636760
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt XI

“Additions to restricted funds”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Executive director reviewed compensation of program director”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Executive director reviews 990 prior to acceptance.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24F

“Dues and subscriptions 75. 45. 11. 19. Education/prof dev. 4860. 2916. 729. 1215. Hospitality 413. 248. 62. 103. Program expenses 25437. 15262. 3816. 6359. Event expenses 24805. 14883. 3721. 6201. Fundraising events 80. 48. 12. 20. Programs - other 665. 399. 100. 166. Bank charges 209. 125. 31. 53. Merchant fees 1430. 858. 215. 357. Marketing 420. 252. 63. 105.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Executive director reviews 990 prior to acceptance.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 75. 45. 11. 19. EDUCATION/PROF DEV. 4860. 2916. 729. 1215. HOSPITALITY 413. 248. 62. 103. PROGRAM EXPENSES 25437. 15262. 3816. 6359. EVENT EXPENSES 24805. 14883. 3721. 6201. FUNDRAISING EVENTS 80. 48. 12. 20. PROGRAMS - OTHER 665. 399. 100. 166. BANK CHARGES 209. 125. 31. 53. MERCHANT FEES 1430. 858. 215. 357. MARKETING 420. 252. 63. 105.
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Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$86,535
Liabilities
$37,305
Net assets
$49,230
Revenue
$299,258
Expenses
$300,848
Net income
-$1,590
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.02$0.56$1.19$1.78$0.59
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.59$0.43$1.16$2.99$3.34$0.36
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.91$0.39$1.52$3.08$2.85$0.23
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.93$1.21$0.72$4.43$4.37$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.37$0.49$2.99$3.01$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.26$0.28$2.98$3.36$0.38