Civic Intelligence

Spark Microgrants Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-2275630

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 09, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.SPARKMICROGRANTS.ORG

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116 W Houston St Floor 2New York, NY 10012

(860) 805-6478

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

74th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$60,220

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.9% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

66th percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE Q • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Flat

$1,611,554

Flat from 2016

Net Assets

Flat

$1,506,218

Flat from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$105,336

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$1,531,053

Flat from 2016

Expenses

Flat

$1,232,065

Flat from 2016

Net Income

Flat

$298,988

Flat from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th percentile

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2012: $190,873Liabilities 2012: $30,260Net Assets 2012: $160,6132012Assets 2013: $497,480Liabilities 2013: $40,973Net Assets 2013: $456,5072013Assets 2014: $937,893Liabilities 2014: $40,973Net Assets 2014: $896,9202014Assets 2015: $1,287,724Liabilities 2015: $77,956Net Assets 2015: $1,209,7682015Assets 2016: $1,611,554Liabilities 2016: $105,336Net Assets 2016: $1,506,2182016Assets 2016: $1,611,554Liabilities 2016: $105,336Net Assets 2016: $1,506,2182016Assets 2017: $2,339,708Liabilities 2017: $120,612Net Assets 2017: $2,219,0962017Assets 2018: $1,717,917Liabilities 2018: $112,835Net Assets 2018: $1,605,0822018Assets 2019: $2,127,339Liabilities 2019: $245,272Net Assets 2019: $1,882,0672019Assets 2020: $3,554,899Liabilities 2020: $354,935Net Assets 2020: $3,199,9642020Assets 2021: $6,622,592Liabilities 2021: $287,299Net Assets 2021: $6,335,2932021Assets 2022: $15,642,763Liabilities 2022: $890,106Net Assets 2022: $14,752,6572022Assets 2023: $19,394,935Liabilities 2023: $1,804,076Net Assets 2023: $17,590,8592023Assets 2024: $18,939,194Liabilities 2024: $1,367,184Net Assets 2024: $17,572,0102024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,611,554
Liabilities$105,336
Net Assets$1,506,218
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2012: $317,168Expenses 2012: $180,643Net Income 2012: $136,5252012Revenue 2013: $619,044Expenses 2013: $325,102Net Income 2013: $293,9422013Revenue 2014: $1,050,693Expenses 2014: $602,492Net Income 2014: $448,2012014Revenue 2015: $1,104,239Expenses 2015: $765,452Net Income 2015: $338,7872015Revenue 2016: $1,531,053Expenses 2016: $1,232,065Net Income 2016: $298,9882016Revenue 2016: $1,531,053Expenses 2016: $1,232,065Net Income 2016: $298,9882016Revenue 2017: $2,026,166Expenses 2017: $1,313,288Net Income 2017: $712,8782017Revenue 2018: $1,077,055Expenses 2018: $1,657,398Net Income 2018: -$580,3432018Revenue 2019: $2,437,368Expenses 2019: $2,160,383Net Income 2019: $276,9852019Revenue 2020: $3,582,699Expenses 2020: $2,242,966Net Income 2020: $1,339,7332020Revenue 2021: $5,942,575Expenses 2021: $2,689,322Net Income 2021: $3,253,2532021Revenue 2022: $13,702,703Expenses 2022: $5,299,715Net Income 2022: $8,402,9882022Revenue 2023: $10,336,960Expenses 2023: $7,702,239Net Income 2023: $2,634,7212023Revenue 2024: $7,705,723Expenses 2024: $7,023,787Net Income 2024: $681,9362024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,531,053
Expenses$1,232,065
Net Income$298,988
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 9, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,531,053
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Spark microgrants empowers communities to work together to create a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future.

Spark enables communities to design and launch their own social impact projects. We envision a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$835,402$955,147▲ $119,745
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$425,533$622,355▲ $196,822
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,916$20,474▲ $9,558
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,509$11,575▼ $3,934
Accounts Receivable-$939-
Total Assets$1,287,724$1,611,554▲ $323,830
Other Assets Total$364$1,064▲ $700
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$77,956$105,336▲ $27,380
Total Liabilities$77,956$105,336▲ $27,380
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$839,716$878,837▲ $39,121
Unrestricted Net Assets$370,052$627,381▲ $257,329
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,209,768$1,506,218▲ $296,450
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,287,724$1,611,554▲ $323,830

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,575$6,979$18,554
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alexandra FisherExecutive DirectorFT$55,000$5,220$60,220
Shakeel PadamseyEast African DirectorFT$46,850$7,883$54,733
Chloe TomlinsonStrategy DirectorFT$41,113$2,365$43,478
Susan FirestoneEast Africa Finance DirectorFT$22,409$2,399$24,808

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allison DevoreDirector
Anders JonesDirector
Andy BryantDirector
Jonathan JacksonDirector
Kara WeissDirector
Nathalie Laider-kylanderDirector
Ranu DhillonDirector
Sandra WijnbergDirector
Tom FryDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,526,640
Program Service Revenue
$4,354
Investment Income
$59
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,526,640
Change in Net Assets
$298,988

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,531,044
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$9
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$33,963
Other Revenue Adjustments
$9
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,565,007
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,531,053
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$670,226
Other Expenses$429,163
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$132,676
Total Fundraising Expense$132,364
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$309,566$61,996$28,784$400,346
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$141,689$28,376$13,174$183,239
Foreign Grants$132,676--$132,676
Information Technology$60,698$16,202$16,118$93,018
Travel$71,736$9,481$5,428$86,645
Fees for Services Other$33,920$16,347$29,409$79,676
Occupancy$34,155$8,972$20,303$63,430
Office Expenses$29,289$12,860$7,013$49,162
Other Employee Benefits$34,170$6,843$3,177$44,190
Payroll Taxes$32,825$6,574$3,052$42,451
Conferences and Meetings$12,839$3,427$3,409$19,675
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,235-$10,235
Insurance$6,589$1,759$1,750$10,098
All Other Expenses$480$5,184$578$6,242
Fees for Services Legal-$6,075-$6,075
Depreciation Depletion$3,934--$3,934
Advertising$635$169$169$973
Total Functional Expenses$905,201$194,500$132,364$1,232,065

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,268,557
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,232,065
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,232,065
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$36,492
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
8
Employees
42
Spending
$571,184

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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
Sub-saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,Program ServicesCommunity Facilitation440$544,174
Sub-saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,GrantmakingMicrogrants42$27,010
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
No
Audit committee
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, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared form 990 is provided to the members of the governing body for review before the return is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Spark microgrants has developed a transparent pay scale that takes into account an individual's responsibilities, independence and impact on the organization along with prior experience and time with the organization to set compensation. The executive director's compensation is decided and approved by the members of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest of policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Microgrants
EIN
45-2275630
Phone
8608056478
Address
116 W HOUSTON ST FLOOR 2, NEW YORK, NY 10012

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Firestone
Title
East Africa Finance Director
Phone
8608056478
Signed
2017-11-09

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Firestone
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 10, NEW YORK, NY 10169-1001
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Loss on uncollectible promises to give -9. Loss on foreign currency translation -2,529.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on foreign currency translation -2,529.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Loss on uncollectible promises to give 9.”

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IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016202
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt060698
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IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01759
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06589
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt010098
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IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
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IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0SPARK MICROGRANTS SUPPORTS SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE RURAL COMMUNITES IN EAST AFRICA IN THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MANGEMENT OF THEIR OWN SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN CATALYZING COMMUNITIES INTO ACTION TO DRIVE THEIR OWN DEVELOPMENT AND DETERMINE THEIR OWN POSITIVE FUTURE.
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IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt012592
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt020303
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08972
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt034155
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt063430
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt07013
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012860
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029289
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt049162
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt0364
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt01064
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt0-2538
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt03177
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06843
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt034170
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt044190
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt028784
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt061996
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0309566
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0400346
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt03052
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06574
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt032825
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt042451
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0835402
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0955147
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt010916
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt020474
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0SUSAN FIRESTONE
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt04354
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04354
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt01046489
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0148450
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-2127
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0226841
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt026262
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt033615
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0338787
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0390161
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0765452
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01104239
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0298988
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd00
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt04354
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01046489
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01041347
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0600948
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0316002
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt04531426
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt059
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt055
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0114
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0116934
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.56610
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.53630
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IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01046489
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01041347
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0600948
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0316002
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt04531426
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt04531540
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
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IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt036492
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt011575
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt06979
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt018554
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt036492
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01232065
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenueAmt0-2529
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt09
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt033963
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt09
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01531044
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION -2,529.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LOSS ON UNCOLLECTIBLE PROMISES TO GIVE 9.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01232065
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01531053
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01565007
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01268557
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt02
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt140
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt04
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt14
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt027010
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0MICROGRANTS
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1COMMUNITY FACILITATION
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0GRANTMAKING
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1PROGRAM SERVICES
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IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt19023
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt29752
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt37391
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt49451
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt55588
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt69304
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt77088
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt2CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt3CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt4CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt5CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt6CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt7CHECK
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0MICROGRANTS TO ENABLE COMMUNITIES TO DESIGN AND LAUNCH THEIR OWN SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECTS

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

Open filing
Assets
$1,611,554
Liabilities
$105,336
Net assets
$1,506,218
Revenue
$1,531,053
Expenses
$1,232,065
Net income
$298,988
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$18.9$1.37$17.6$7.71$7.02$0.68
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$19.4$1.80$17.6$10.3$7.70$2.63
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.6$0.89$14.8$13.7$5.30$8.40
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.62$0.29$6.34$5.94$2.69$3.25
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.55$0.35$3.20$3.58$2.24$1.34
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.13$0.25$1.88$2.44$2.16$0.28
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.72$0.11$1.61$1.08$1.66$0.58
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.34$0.12$2.22$2.03$1.31$0.71
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.61$0.11$1.51$1.53$1.23$0.30
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.61$0.11$1.51$1.53$1.23$0.30
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.29$0.08$1.21$1.10$0.77$0.34
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.94$0.04$0.90$1.05$0.60$0.45
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.04$0.46$0.62$0.33$0.29
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.03$0.16$0.32$0.18$0.14