Civic Intelligence

Ann Arbor Spark Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 38-3416745

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 05, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
330 East Liberty StAnn Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 761-9317

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.39x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

50th percentile

3.0%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$438,044

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 239.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

59th percentile

6.4%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$91,440

Up $5,535 (+6.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$55,570

Up $5,535 (+11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$35,870

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Down

$182,887

Down $21,971 (-11%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$177,352

Down $42,564 (-19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$5,535

Up $20,593 (+137%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $4,264,356Liabilities 2010: $1,334,134Net Assets 2010: $2,930,2222010Assets 2011: $4,148,443Liabilities 2011: $1,715,823Net Assets 2011: $2,432,6202011Assets 2012: $284,685Liabilities 2012: $211,400Net Assets 2012: $73,2852012Assets 2013: $267,400Liabilities 2013: $153,551Net Assets 2013: $113,8492013Assets 2014: $60,140Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $60,1402014Assets 2015: $55,529Liabilities 2015: $523Net Assets 2015: $55,0062015Assets 2016: $128,506Liabilities 2016: $50,794Net Assets 2016: $77,7122016Assets 2017: $438,893Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $438,8932017Assets 2018: $364,931Liabilities 2018: $90,596Net Assets 2018: $274,3352018Assets 2019: $183,509Liabilities 2019: $23,263Net Assets 2019: $160,2462019Assets 2020: $139,187Liabilities 2020: $9,382Net Assets 2020: $129,8052020Assets 2021: $200,706Liabilities 2021: $67,118Net Assets 2021: $133,5882021Assets 2022: $166,236Liabilities 2022: $101,143Net Assets 2022: $65,0932022Assets 2023: $85,905Liabilities 2023: $35,870Net Assets 2023: $50,0352023Assets 2024: $91,440Liabilities 2024: $35,870Net Assets 2024: $55,5702024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$91,440
Liabilities$35,870
Net Assets$55,570
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $3,654,0332010Expenses 2011: $2,908,7562011Expenses 2012: $2,311,3332012Revenue 2013: $1,042,466Expenses 2013: $1,001,902Net Income 2013: $40,5642013Revenue 2014: $36,000Expenses 2014: $89,709Net Income 2014: -$53,7092014Revenue 2015: $40,000Expenses 2015: $45,134Net Income 2015: -$5,1342015Revenue 2016: $243,500Expenses 2016: $220,794Net Income 2016: $22,7062016Revenue 2017: $682,000Expenses 2017: $320,819Net Income 2017: $361,1812017Revenue 2018: $352,000Expenses 2018: $516,558Net Income 2018: -$164,5582018Revenue 2019: $307,500Expenses 2019: $421,589Net Income 2019: -$114,0892019Revenue 2020: $1,613,230Expenses 2020: $1,643,671Net Income 2020: -$30,4412020Revenue 2021: $250,150Expenses 2021: $246,367Net Income 2021: $3,7832021Revenue 2022: $206,714Expenses 2022: $275,209Net Income 2022: -$68,4952022Revenue 2023: $204,858Expenses 2023: $219,916Net Income 2023: -$15,0582023Revenue 2024: $182,887Expenses 2024: $177,352Net Income 2024: $5,5352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$182,887
Expenses$177,352
Net Income$5,535
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$182,887
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The ann arbor spark foundation provides funding and support for the activities of ann arbor spark, a not for profit 501(c)6 corporation which advances economic development in the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction, expansion and retention.

The Ann Arbor SPARK Foundation is an affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to solicit contributions and promote the charitable purposes of SPARK.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$85,905$91,440▲ $5,535
Total Assets$85,905$91,440▲ $5,535
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$35,870$35,870→ $0
Total Liabilities$35,870$35,870→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$50,035$55,570▲ $5,535
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$50,035$55,570▲ $5,535
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$85,905$91,440▲ $5,535
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kelly SextonChair
David RuudPast Chair
Paul KrutkoPresident & CEO
Simon WhitelockeVice Chair
Tom CrawfordCFO
Tiffany FordSecretary
David SnodgrassTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$180,200
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,687
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$180,200
Change in Net Assets
$5,535
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$140,000
Other Expenses$37,352
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$140,000--$140,000
Advertising$25,000--$25,000
Fees for Services Legal$12,352--$12,352
Total Functional Expenses$177,352$0$0$177,352
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Ann Arbor SPARKAnn Arbor, MI501c6Economic Development$140,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“A draft of the Form 990 is distributed to the Finance Committee and CEO prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Members of the Board of Directors annually sign a statement concerning potential conflicts of interest for the Foundation's supported organization, Ann Arbor SPARK.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“Compensation Committee - The Governance Committee is responsible for evaluating and establishing the salary and benefits for the CEO and Key Employees. Staff prepares statistics on comparative salary data from similar organizations for benchmarking. This data, along with performance data, is used by the Governance Committee to determine compensation for the following fiscal year. Ann Arbor SPARK Foundation doesn't have any employees; all of them are compensated by Ann Arbor SPARK.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization shares information that falls within parameters agreed upon by our funders, clients and portfolio companies. SPARK posts its audited financial statements on their website. The 990 is also public information available on Guidestar. Governing documents and policies are not usually available to the general public, although the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website provides public access to Ann Arbor SPARK's articles of incorporation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ann Arbor Spark Foundation
EIN
38-3416745
Phone
7347619317
Address
330 East Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Krutko
Title
President & CEO
Phone
7347619317
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Krutko
Formed
1998
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Yeo & Yeo Pc
Address
1450 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3283
Preparer
Timothy P Crosson Jr
Phone
7347691331
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation ensures that Ann Arbor SPARK is a 501(c)(6) and satisfies their public support test annually by reviewing their internal public support record report and IRS status.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A condition of these grants is that Ann Arbor SPARK shall track use of the grant fund to show their use in a manner consistent with the permitted purposes. Prior to receiving the funds, SPARK submits a budget to ensure that funds are spent consistently with the mission of the Foundation, and a report is submitted at the end of the grant outlining an accounting of how the funds were spent.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A draft of the Form 990 is distributed to the Finance Committee and CEO prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Members of the Board of Directors annually sign a statement concerning potential conflicts of interest for the Foundation's supported organization, Ann Arbor SPARK.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation Committee - The Governance Committee is responsible for evaluating and establishing the salary and benefits for the CEO and Key Employees. Staff prepares statistics on comparative salary data from similar organizations for benchmarking. This data, along with performance data, is used by the Governance Committee to determine compensation for the following fiscal year. Ann Arbor SPARK Foundation doesn't have any employees; all of them are compensated by Ann Arbor SPARK.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization shares information that falls within parameters agreed upon by our funders, clients and portfolio companies. SPARK posts its audited financial statements on their website. The 990 is also public information available on Guidestar. Governing documents and policies are not usually available to the general public, although the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website provides public access to Ann Arbor SPARK's articles of incorporation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$91,440
Liabilities
$35,870
Net assets
$55,570
Revenue
$182,887
Expenses
$177,352
Net income
$5,535
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.04$0.06$0.18$0.18$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.04$0.05$0.20$0.22$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.10$0.07$0.21$0.28$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.07$0.13$0.25$0.25$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$1.61$1.64$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.18$0.02$0.16$0.31$0.42$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.09$0.27$0.35$0.52$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.68$0.32$0.36
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.05$0.08$0.24$0.22$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.04$0.05$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.04$0.09$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.15$0.11$1.04$1.00$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.21$0.07$2.31
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.15$1.72$2.43$2.91
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.26$1.33$2.93$3.65
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