Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 45-2914993 • 501(c)3 • Pasadena, MD
Profile
To hold conferences and disseminate knowledge about technology and journalism to help news organizations continue to publish and to better serve society as the media landscape changes. To hold conferences and events about how to improve the future of technology, media, and society. The organization is a next-generation convener. It engineers productive collisions of talented people to tackle provocative questions, develop meaningful relationships and lead ideas into action. It facilitates important conversations that propel society forward. It challenges convention and values intimacy. And it forms an enduring and diverse network of innovative thinkers set on bringing about positive change in their worlds.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
61st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
16th percentile
Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
22nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.
Assets
Down$4,505
Down $2,528 (-36%) from 2019
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2019
Net Assets
Down$4,505
Down $2,528 (-36%) from 2019
Revenue
Up$6,125
Up $6,125 from 2019
Expenses
Down$8,653
Down $30,995 (-78%) from 2019
Net Income
Up-$2,528
Up $37,120 (+94%) from 2019
Most recent year
2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
To hold conferences and events about how to improve the future of technology, media and society. The organization is a next-generation convener. It engineers productive collisions of talented people to tackle provocative questions, develop meaningful relationships and lead ideas into action. It facilitates important conversations that propel society forward. It challenges convention and values intimacy. And it forms an enduring and diverse network of innovative thinkers set on bringing about positive change in their worlds.
To hold conferences and disseminate knowledge about technology and journalism to help news organizations continue to publish and to better serve society as the media landscape changes. To hold conferences and events about how to improve the future of technology, media, and society. The organization is a next-generation convener. It engineers productive collisions of talented people to tackle provocative questions, develop meaningful relationships and lead ideas into action. It facilitates important conversations that propel society forward. It challenges convention and values intimacy. And it forms an enduring and diverse network of innovative thinkers set on bringing about positive change in their worlds.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORGANIZATION CREATES EVENTS, FACILITATES CONVERSATIONS AND HELPS PARTNERSHIPS FORM BETWEEN ATTENDEES. IT PUBLISHES BEST PRACTICES AFTER EVENTS IN ORDER TO DISSEMINATE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. | $0 | $8,653 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW R THOMPSON | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| AMY WEBB | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| ANDREW C PERGAM | Treasurer/Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| AMANDA R MICHEL | Vice President | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: insurance. Amount: 1,284. Description: taxes. Amount: 475. Description: general and admin. Amount: 710. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 2,469.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 2673424300 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 2446 MOUNTAIN ROAD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | PASADENA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21122 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 7033 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4505 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 6125 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -2528 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 6184 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 7033 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4505 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 6125 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 7033 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 4505 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 7033 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4505 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MATTHEW R THOMPSON |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | AMY WEBB |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | ANDREW C PERGAM |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | AMANDA R MICHEL |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TREASURER/SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | VICE PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 2469 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | TO HOLD CONFERENCES AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND JOURNALISM TO HELP NEWS ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO PUBLISH AND TO BETTER SERVE SOCIETY AS THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE CHANGES. TO HOLD CONFERENCES AND EVENTS ABOUT HOW TO IMPROVE THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, AND SOCIETY. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NEXT-GENERATION CONVENER. IT ENGINEERS PRODUCTIVE COLLISIONS OF TALENTED PEOPLE TO TACKLE PROVOCATIVE QUESTIONS, DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND LEAD IDEAS INTO ACTION. IT FACILITATES IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS THAT PROPEL SOCIETY FORWARD. IT CHALLENGES CONVENTION AND VALUES INTIMACY. AND IT FORMS AN ENDURING AND DIVERSE NETWORK OF INNOVATIVE THINKERS SET ON BRINGING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR WORLDS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION CREATES EVENTS, FACILITATES CONVERSATIONS AND HELPS PARTNERSHIPS FORM BETWEEN ATTENDEES. IT PUBLISHES BEST PRACTICES AFTER EVENTS IN ORDER TO DISSEMINATE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 8653 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MD |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 8653 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 8653 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 6125 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | WWW.SPARKCAMP.COM |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 6125 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 45000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 41577 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 92702 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.42580 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.39340 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 39472 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 53230 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 6125 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 45000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 41577 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 92702 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 92702 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 1,284. DESCRIPTION: TAXES. AMOUNT: 475. DESCRIPTION: GENERAL AND ADMIN. AMOUNT: 710. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 2,469. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | AAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/IdentityAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | IAL1 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd | 0 | 3 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | AMY WEBB |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 2673424300 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2021-11-15 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine2Txt | 0 | C/O BRIAN WOOLF |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | SPAR |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | PASADENA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21122 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 521073331 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | DEMBO JONES PC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 6116 EXECUTIVE BLVD SUITE 500 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | NORTH BETHESDA |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 20852 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 3017705100 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2021-11-15 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | BERT L SWAIN CPA |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2021-11-15T13:06:36-06:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonFirstNm | 0 | AMY |
| ReturnHeader/SigningOfficerGrp/PersonFullName/PersonLastNm | 0 | WEBB |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2020-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2020-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2020 |
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