Civic Intelligence

Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 30-0305014

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 25, 2016

Organization Profilewww.sparksf.org

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101A Clay StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 226-9259

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.62x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.5%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

123%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

48%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$193,285

Up $106,750 (+123%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$72,497

Up $23,267 (+47%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$120,788

Up $83,483 (+224%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$443,431

Up $144,173 (+48%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$436,688

Up $135,840 (+45%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$6,743

Up $8,333 (+524%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd 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

2015

Assets$193,285
Liabilities$120,788
Net Assets$72,497
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th 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

2015

Revenue$443,431
Expenses$436,688
Net Income$6,743
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 25, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$443,431
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.

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$8,146$93,377▲ $85,231
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$76,026$92,942▲ $16,916
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$55,055$72,497▲ $17,442
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,073$3,871▲ $798
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,033$3,095▲ $62
Total Assets$90,278$193,285▲ $103,007
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$76,550-
Grants Payable$30,664$24,000▼ $6,664
Other Liabilities-$13,038-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,559$7,200▲ $2,641
Total Liabilities$35,223$120,788▲ $85,565
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$55,055$72,497▲ $17,442
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$90,278$193,285▲ $103,007

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,095$3,467$6,562
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Fiona HsuPresident
Megan CaylerVice President
Adrienne MoonBoard Member
Akhila ChallaBoard Member
Amrita SankarBoard Member
Carlo DaviaBoard Member
Cassandra CabralBoard Member
Joanna ForsterBoard Member
Kanwal JehanBoard Member
Kelly GalloBoard Member
Ken WunBoard Member
Krista PerezBoard Member
Lisa JacobsBoard Member
Natalie ConneelyBoard Member
Nicole RegaladoBoard Member
Olivia JuneBoard Member
Robin DevauxBoard Member
Sheena JainBoard Member
Jackie RotmanExecutive Director
Amanda BrockProgram Director
Alexis MeredithSecretary
Marina RaymanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$443,431
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$377,900
Change in Net Assets
$6,743
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$224,558
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$180,437
Total Fundraising Expense$101,249
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$31,693
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$92,045$23,011$38,352$153,408
All Other Expenses$86,587$21,648$36,077$144,312
Grants to Domestic Orgs$31,693--$31,693
Travel$17,092$4,273$7,121$28,486
Other Employee Benefits$8,600$2,150$3,584$14,334
Fees for Services Legal$8,372$2,093$3,489$13,954
Payroll Taxes$7,617$1,904$3,174$12,695
Conferences and Meetings$5,413$1,353$2,256$9,022
Occupancy$4,320$1,080$1,800$7,200
Fees for Services Accounting$3,589$897$1,496$5,982
Office Expenses$2,998$749$1,249$4,996
Insurance$2,758$690$1,149$4,597
Information Technology$1,846$461$769$3,076
Fees for Services Other$1,378$345$574$2,297
Advertising$382$95$159$636
Total Functional Expenses$274,690$60,749$101,249$436,688
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 and Pink Ball$78,359$78,359$34,063$44,296
Total Events$78,359$78,359$34,063$44,296
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Clearing$13,038
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark
EIN
30-0305014
Phone
4152269259
Address
101A CLAY STREET, San Francisco, CA 94111

Signing Officer

Name
Amanda Brock
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4152269259
Signed
2016-04-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amanda Brock
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
17
Employees
2
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
BOL Global Inc CPAs
Address
2830 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Preparer
Simon Law
Phone
4154090010
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the 990 was provided to the Board of Directors for review. The return was discussed with the treasurer before the return was filed.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Compensation of the Executive Director is based on comparable salary for the similar non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Compensation of other officers and key employees is based on comparable salary for the similar non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization provides the 990 and other financial information to the public upon request. The 990 is also available on the California registry of Charitable Trust website at www.ag.ca.gov/charities and Guidestar at www.guidestar.org”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Professional development 7799. 4679. 1170. 1950.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Dues and subscriptions 517. 310. 78. 129.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Hospitality 745. 447. 112. 186.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event expenses 39836. 23902. 5975. 9959.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“In kind costs 79297. 47578. 11895. 19824.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank charges 344. 206. 52. 86.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Merchant services 4030. 2418. 604. 1008.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Restricted grant offset 11744. 7047. 1762. 2935.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0GRANTMAKING: WE EXPANDED SPARK'S ROLE AS AN ACCELERATOR FOR GRASSROOTS, WOMEN-LED HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS. WE INCREASED OUR GRANTMAKING DOLLARS BY OVER 30% AND DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED APPLICATION, VETTING AND REPORTING PROCESSES. WE ALSO CONNECTED HALF OUR RECENT GRANTEES TO MAJOR DONORS WHO OFFERED SPARK GRANTEES SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A copy of the 990 was provided to the Board of Directors for review. The return was discussed with the treasurer before the return was filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Compensation of the Executive Director is based on comparable salary for the similar non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation of other officers and key employees is based on comparable salary for the similar non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization provides the 990 and other financial information to the public upon request. The 990 is also available on the California registry of Charitable Trust website at www.ag.ca.gov/charities and Guidestar at www.guidestar.org
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 7799. 4679. 1170. 1950.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 517. 310. 78. 129.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6HOSPITALITY 745. 447. 112. 186.

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

Open filing
Assets
$193,285
Liabilities
$120,788
Net assets
$72,497
Revenue
$443,431
Expenses
$436,688
Net income
$6,743
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
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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