Civic Intelligence

Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 30-0305014

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 13, 2017

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

84th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.12x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

37th percentile

-1.7%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$89,504

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$168,713

Down $24,572 (-13%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$128,923

Up $56,426 (+78%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$39,790

Down $80,998 (-67%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Down

$320,262

Down $123,169 (-28%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$325,565

Down $111,123 (-25%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$5,303

Down $12,046 (-179%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th 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 2016: $168,713Liabilities 2016: $39,790Net Assets 2016: $128,9232016Assets 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

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2016

Assets$168,713
Liabilities$39,790
Net Assets$128,923
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th 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 2016: $320,262Expenses 2016: $325,565Net Income 2016: -$5,3032016Revenue 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

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2016

Revenue$320,262
Expenses$325,565
Net Income-$5,303
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$344,565
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 seeks to advance gender equality by engaging the next generation in accessible forms of philanthropy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$93,377$96,324▲ $2,947
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,942$66,484▼ $26,458
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,095$3,095→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,871$2,810▼ $1,061
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$193,285$168,713▼ $24,572
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$76,550--
Grants Payable$24,000$33,000▲ $9,000
Other Liabilities$13,038--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,200$6,790▼ $410
Total Liabilities$120,788$39,790▼ $80,998
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$72,497$97,923▲ $25,426
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$31,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$72,497$128,923▲ $56,426
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$193,285$168,713▼ $24,572

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,095$3,467$6,562
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amanda BrockExec DirectorFT$78,505$10,999$89,504
Jackie RotmanExecutive Director (former)FT$50,836$19,305$70,141

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carlo DaViaPresident
Alexis MeredithMember
Cara HanelinMember
Fiona HsuMember
Joanna ForsterMember
Kendra HyettMember
Krista PerezMember
Lisa JacobsMember
Sheena JainMember
Amrita SankarSecretary
Marina RaymanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$308,157
Program Service Revenue
$2,500
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$9,605
All Other Contributions
$305,203
Change in Net Assets
$-5,303

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$67,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$7,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$5,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$4,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$3,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table24$3,237Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$706Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$240Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions38$94,683-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$319,262
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,000
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$71,803
Other Revenue Adjustments
$1,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$391,065
Total Revenue per Form 990
$320,262
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$149,899
Other Expenses$143,666
Total Fundraising Expense$53,401
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$32,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,605$19,401$32,335$129,341
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,000--$20,000
Foreign Grants$12,000--$12,000
Payroll Taxes$6,529$1,632$2,721$10,882
Travel$6,118$1,229$2,448$9,795
Other Employee Benefits$5,673$1,639$2,364$9,676
Occupancy$4,320$1,080$1,800$7,200
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,349-$5,349
Insurance$2,719$680$1,133$4,532
Conferences and Meetings$2,961$1,011$554$4,526
Office Expenses$2,024$506$843$3,373
Information Technology$80$2,978$35$3,093
Fees for Services Legal-$2,200-$2,200
Other Expenses$1,003$705$418$2,126
Fees for Services Other-$554-$554
Advertising$215--$215
Total Functional Expenses$160,980$111,184$53,401$325,565

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$349,868
Expenses per Audited Statements$325,565
Total Expenses per Form 990$325,565
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$24,303
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$12,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
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

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South Africa-aid & empower sex workers00$4,000
Cameroon-production skill-building00$4,000
Uganda-skill-building, at-risk women00$4,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$33,908
Fundraising Direct Expenses$24,303
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
SparkSF Holiday Party$21,526$21,296$17,398$3,898
Other Events$15,336$12,612$6,905$5,707
Total Events$36,862$33,908$24,303$9,605
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management, at least one member of the board of directors, and the executive director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. The executive director and all board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the organization and members of management and the board are strictly prohibited. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Compensation of other personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where thry are available for viewing as electronic copies) and are also available for a physical inspection at the organization's office in san francisco, california.”

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
Signed
2017-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amanda Brock
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Regalia & Associates CPAs
Address
103 Town Country Dr Ste K, Danville, CA 94526
Preparer
Douglas W Regalia
Phone
9253140390
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Income TaxesFinancial statement presentation follows the recommendations of ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under ASC 740, Spark is required to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by Spark and requires a two-step process that separates recognition from measurement. The first step is determining whether a tax position has met the recognition threshold; the second step is measuring a tax position that meets the recognition threshold. Management believes that Spark has adequately evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of December 31, 2016, Spark does not have any uncertain tax positions for which a reserve or an accrual for a tax liability would be necessary.Spark has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California that it qualifies for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. The exemptions are subject to periodic review by the federal and state taxing authorities and management is confident that Spark continues to satisfy all federal and state statutes in order to qualify for continued tax exemption status. Spark may periodically receive unrelated business income (such as sublease rental income) requiring Spark to file separate tax returns under federal and state statutes. Under such conditions, Spark calculates and accrues the applicable taxes.”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Special Event Expenses $24303 Net Assets Released from Restriction $47500”

Part XI, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Temporarily restricted contributions $1000”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Special Event Expenses $24303”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$168,713
Liabilities
$39,790
Net assets
$128,923
Revenue
$320,262
Expenses
$325,565
Net income
-$5,303
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
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.40$1.29$3.20$3.26$0.05
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