Civic Intelligence

Sparta Education Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 38-3012934

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 04, 2025

Organization ProfileSPARTAEDUCATIONFOUNDATION.ORG
465 S Union StSparta, MI 49345

(616) 887-8253

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

90th percentile

53%

Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

80th percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

155%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,004,727

Up $184,274 (+22%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,001,445

Up $218,664 (+28%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,282

Down $34,390 (-91%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin90th percentile

Revenue

Up

$151,328

Up $92,093 (+155%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$71,642

Up $2,000 (+2.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$79,686

Up $90,093 (+866%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $368,431Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $368,4312010Assets 2011: $426,049Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $426,0492011Assets 2012: $414,878Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $414,8782012Assets 2013: $416,843Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $416,8432013Assets 2014: $414,598Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $414,5982014Assets 2015: $448,513Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $448,5132015Assets 2016: $479,076Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $479,0762016Assets 2017: $513,929Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $513,9292017Assets 2018: $592,894Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $592,8942018Assets 2019: $609,908Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $609,9082019Assets 2020: $654,321Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $654,3212020Assets 2021: $694,119Liabilities 2021: $34,000Net Assets 2021: $660,1192021Assets 2022: $795,392Liabilities 2022: $40,100Net Assets 2022: $755,2922022Assets 2023: $820,453Liabilities 2023: $37,672Net Assets 2023: $782,7812023Assets 2024: $1,004,727Liabilities 2024: $3,282Net Assets 2024: $1,001,4452024Assets 2025: $1,119,319Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $1,119,3192025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,004,727
Liabilities$3,282
Net Assets$1,001,445
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2010: $55,495Expenses 2010: $30,748Net Income 2010: $24,7472010Revenue 2011: $65,724Expenses 2011: $21,232Net Income 2011: $44,4922011Expenses 2012: $64,0062012Revenue 2013: $75,581Expenses 2013: $72,185Net Income 2013: $3,3962013Revenue 2014: $55,570Expenses 2014: $44,661Net Income 2014: $10,9092014Revenue 2015: $61,144Expenses 2015: $36,600Net Income 2015: $24,5442015Revenue 2016: $62,182Expenses 2016: $31,619Net Income 2016: $30,5632016Revenue 2017: $62,140Expenses 2017: $27,287Net Income 2017: $34,8532017Revenue 2018: $132,668Expenses 2018: $53,653Net Income 2018: $79,0152018Revenue 2019: $64,072Expenses 2019: $47,058Net Income 2019: $17,0142019Revenue 2020: $90,218Expenses 2020: $47,170Net Income 2020: $43,0482020Revenue 2021: $80,503Expenses 2021: $40,705Net Income 2021: $39,7982021Revenue 2022: $95,946Expenses 2022: $52,150Net Income 2022: $43,7962022Revenue 2023: $59,235Expenses 2023: $69,642Net Income 2023: -$10,4072023Revenue 2024: $151,328Expenses 2024: $71,642Net Income 2024: $79,6862024Revenue 2025: $134,889Expenses 2025: $83,402Net Income 2025: $51,4872025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$151,328
Expenses$71,642
Net Income$79,686
Open 2024 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Feb 4, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$152,939
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support the sparta area schools and school programs by providing grants.

Sparta education foundation exists to provide the extras for education to sparta area schools teachers and classrooms. We receive requests from teachers for things like reading, sensory skill building, theatre and cultural events that the schools state funding cannot provide.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$749,852$972,243▲ $222,391
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$72,499$30,312▼ $42,187
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$2,172-
Total Assets$822,351$1,004,727▲ $182,376
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,072$3,282▲ $1,210
Total Liabilities$2,072$3,282▲ $1,210
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$820,279$965,845▲ $145,566
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$35,600-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$820,279$1,001,445▲ $181,166
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$822,351$1,004,727▲ $182,376

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024-$646,610▲ $103,730-$747,209
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leann KitsonPresident
James KirbyVice-president
Chris HooverTrustee
Erin BormesTrustee
Jennifer BaldiniTrustee
Julie AndersonTrustee
Kristi ArmockTrustee
Martha MarkhamTrustee
Michelle AlsterTrustee
Robert ShiradoTrustee
Sarah RichmondTrustee
Stacy HelselTrustee
Sue BlackallSecretary
Patty VanderwallTreasurer
Ron HooverTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$145,023
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,262
Other Revenue
$4,043
All Other Contributions
$145,023
Change in Net Assets
$79,686
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$47,474
Other Expenses$24,168
Total Fundraising Expense$4,163
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$40,974--$40,974
Fees for Services Management$15,722--$15,722
Grants to Domestic Individuals$6,500--$6,500
Office Expenses-$561$4,163$4,724
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,338-$1,338
Information Technology-$1,164-$1,164
Fees for Services Other$67$1,008-$1,075
Travel-$145-$145
Total Functional Expenses$63,263$4,216$4,163$71,642
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Sparta Area SchoolsSparta, MI170 C 1Various Programs$40,974
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$5,654
Fundraising Direct Expenses$1,611
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“The 15 members of the sparta education foundation board elect new board officers at its june board meeting according to its handbook requirements. Executive board positions: president, vice-president, secretary & treasurer serve 2 year terms before those positions are up for re-election. The president and secretary are year 1 while the vp & treasurer are year 2. Board vacancies are appointed by a majority vote. The general board members serve three year terms. There is no limit on how many terms any one person can serve.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 is presented to the executive committe who recommends approval to the board of directors.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Board members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy annually.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The sparta education foundation makes available its financial statements and 990 to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sparta Education Foundation
EIN
38-3012934
Address
465 S UNION ST, SPARTA, MI 49345

Signing Officer

Name
Leann Kitson
Title
President
Phone
6168878253
Signed
2025-02-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Leann Kitson
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Goodlander Swett and Rybicki
Address
4462 PLAINFIELD AVENUE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Preparer
Jennifer Martin CPA
Phone
6163611896
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part IX response or note to any line in Part IX

“In the second half of the fiscal year 2023, the sparta education foundation contracted with an individual to helpguide the sef board of directors to increase its presence in sparta.”

Financial Statement Notes

Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4)

“The intended use of the board designated quasi-endowment is for future general operation expenses. There are no donor restricted funds. All funds are unrestricted.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 434 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0true
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt02072
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt03282
IRS990/AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE THE EXTRAS FOR EDUCATION TO SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS TEACHERS AND CLASSROOMS. WE RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM TEACHERS FOR THINGS LIKE READING, SENSORY SKILL BUILDING, THEATRE AND CULTURAL EVENTS THAT THE SCHOOLS STATE FUNDING CANNOT PROVIDE.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0145023
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0PATTY VANDERWALL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum06168878253
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0465 S UNION ST
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0SPARTA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MI
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd049345
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt072499
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt030312
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0145023
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt047474
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt02262
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt024168
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt04043
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt079686
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt071642
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt04163
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0151328
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/Desc0SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS FOR CLASSROOM INITIATIVES AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR ITS STUDENTS.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt035600
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0true
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0true
IRS990/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt040974
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt015722
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt015722
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01008
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt067
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt01075
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01338
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt01338
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt100.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt120.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt130.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt04.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt14.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt24.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt34.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt44.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt52.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt62.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt72.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt84.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt94.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt104.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt114.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt124.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt134.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt144.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0SARAH RICHMOND
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1MICHELLE ALSTER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2JENNIFER BALDINI
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3CHRIS HOOVER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4ROBERT SHIRADO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5MARTHA MARKHAM
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6STACY HELSEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7JULIE ANDERSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8ERIN BORMES
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9KRISTI ARMOCK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10JAMES KIRBY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11LEANN KITSON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12SUE BLACKALL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13PATTY VANDERWALL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14RON HOOVER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9TRUSTEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10VICE-PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14TREASURER
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr01991
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt01611
IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt05654
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt015
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt06500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt040974
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt040974
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0true
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0152939
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt015
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01164
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt01164
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt02262
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02262
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt0749852
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt0972243
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt01
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0MI
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE THE EXTRAS FOR EDUCATION TO SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS TEACHERS AND CLASSROOMS. WE RECEIVE REQUESTS FROM TEACHERS FOR THINGS LIKE READING, SENSORY SKILL BUILDING, THEATRE AND CULTURAL EVENTS THAT THE SCHOOLS STATE FUNDING CANNOT PROVIDE.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0820279
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt01001445
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt04043
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04043
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0101480
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0820279
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0965845
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt01472
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt04163
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0561
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt04724
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt02172
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0LEANN KITSON
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0VARIOUS READING OPPORTUNITIES FROM ART, EARLY CHILDHOOD TAKE HOME BOOKS, TO MAKING AN INVITING SPACE FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS TO READ
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt015789
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO GRADUATING SENIORS TO FURTHER THEIR SECONDARY EDUCATION
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt06500
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0FUNDING FOR THE LION HEART EXPERIENCE ASSEMBLY FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE LION HEART EXPERIENCE IS THE PREMIERE INVESTMENT FOR SCHOOLS LOOKING TO INFUSE A STRONG SENSE OF SELF-WORTH INTO THEIR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. MASTERFULLY COMBINING STORY, ORIGINAL MUSIC AND VISUAL-ART TOGETHER, THE LION HEART EXPERIENCE IS KNOWN AS THE MOST REFRESHING AND MOST NEEDED MESSAGE IN SCHOOLS TODAY. PRESENTING MESSAGES OF SELF-HARM PRESERVATION, ANTI-BULLYING, SELF-ESTEEM, SUBSTANCE-ABUSE, MENTAL-HEALTH, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ALLEVIATION.
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt050136
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt043614
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt09099
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt026028
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-10407
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt069642
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt059235
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt079686
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0145022
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt050136
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt090176
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt032274
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt064026
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0381634
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt02262
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt09099
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt043715
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt020791
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt075867
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.63700
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.73650
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0291451
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt090183
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0145022
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt050136
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt090176
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt032274
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt064026
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0381634
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0457501
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt03131
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt0646610
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt0747209
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0103730
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE INTENDED USE OF THE BOARD DESIGNATED QUASI-ENDOWMENT IS FOR FUTURE GENERAL OPERATION EXPENSES. THERE ARE NO DONOR RESTRICTED FUNDS. ALL FUNDS ARE UNRESTRICTED.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4)
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd0true
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt040974
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0170 C 1
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc0NA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0VARIOUS PROGRAMS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0SPARTA AREA SCHOOLS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0386002095
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0465 S UNION ST
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0SPARTA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MI
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd049345
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0CASH
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 15 MEMBERS OF THE SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD ELECT NEW BOARD OFFICERS AT ITS JUNE BOARD MEETING ACCORDING TO ITS HANDBOOK REQUIREMENTS. EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS: PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER SERVE 2 YEAR TERMS BEFORE THOSE POSITIONS ARE UP FOR RE-ELECTION. THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY ARE YEAR 1 WHILE THE VP & TREASURER ARE YEAR 2. BOARD VACANCIES ARE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE. THE GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS SERVE THREE YEAR TERMS. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON HOW MANY TERMS ANY ONE PERSON CAN SERVE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE WHO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION MAKES AVAILABLE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION CONTRACTED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TO HELPGUIDE THE SEF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE ITS PRESENCE IN SPARTA.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Part IX response or note to any line in Part IX
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0MI
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxableDistributionsInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0822351
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt01004727
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0822351
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01004727
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0145023
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt04163
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04216
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt063263
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt071642
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt02072
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt03282
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt02072
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt03282
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0820279
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt01001445
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt063263
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt04043
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt02262
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0151328
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt020
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0822351
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt01004727
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0145
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt0145
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,004,727
Liabilities
$3,282
Net assets
$1,001,445
Revenue
$151,328
Expenses
$71,642
Net income
$79,686
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.00$1.12$0.13$0.08$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.00$1.00$0.15$0.07$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.04$0.78$0.06$0.07$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.04$0.76$0.10$0.05$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.03$0.66$0.08$0.04$0.04
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$0.09$0.05$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.61$0.06$0.05$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.00$0.59$0.13$0.05$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.06$0.03$0.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.48$0.06$0.03$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.00$0.45$0.06$0.04$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.06$0.04$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.08$0.07$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$0.00$0.41$0.06
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.07$0.02$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.06$0.03$0.02