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Spark Rescue Santa Barbara

EIN 47-2430108 • 501(c)3 • Goleta, CA

Profile

It is Spark Rescue's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, medically treat, spay and neuter unwanted dogs and cats and place them into permanent homes. To prevent future un wanted litters we spay the mother of the litter being surrendered. We also offer vaccinations to all cats and dogs that are "dumped" during their stray hold regardless if Spark Rescue is able to take them into our adoption program or not.

400 Storke Rd 8445Goleta, CA 93118

www.sparkrescue.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

28th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$16,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.9% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

7.4%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$249,878

Down $33,797 (-12%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$249,878

Down $33,797 (-12%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$179,080

Up $12,330 (+7.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$202,877

Up $6,256 (+3.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$23,797

Up $6,074 (+20%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $72,960Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $72,9602019Assets 2020: $130,052Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $130,0522020Assets 2021: $168,538Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $168,5382021Assets 2022: $313,546Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $313,5462022Assets 2023: $283,675Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $283,6752023Assets 2024: $249,878Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $249,8782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$249,878
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$249,878
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $112,236Expenses 2019: $96,368Net Income 2019: $15,8682019Revenue 2020: $190,996Expenses 2020: $133,904Net Income 2020: $57,0922020Revenue 2021: $161,950Expenses 2021: $123,464Net Income 2021: $38,4862021Revenue 2022: $300,375Expenses 2022: $155,367Net Income 2022: $145,0082022Revenue 2023: $166,750Expenses 2023: $196,621Net Income 2023: -$29,8712023Revenue 2024: $179,080Expenses 2024: $202,877Net Income 2024: -$23,7972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$179,080
Expenses$202,877
Net Income-$23,797
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$249,878
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$249,878
Revenue
$179,080
Expenses
$202,877
Net income
-$23,797
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.50$0.00$2.50$1.79$2.03$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.84$0.00$2.84$1.67$1.97$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.14$0.00$3.14$3.00$1.55$1.45
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.00$1.69$1.62$1.23$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.30$0.00$1.30$1.91$1.34$0.57
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$1.12$0.96$0.16
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$179,080
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

It is Spark Rescue's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, medically treat, spay and neuter unwanted dogs and cats and place them into permanent homes. To prevent future un wanted litters we pay to have the mother of the litter being surrendered. We also offer vaccinations to all cats and dogs that are "dumped" during their stray hold regardless if Spark Rescue is able to take them into our adoption program or not.

It is Spark Rescue's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, medically treat, spay and neuter unwanted dogs and cats and place them into permanent homes. To prevent future un wanted litters we spay the mother of the litter being surrendered. We also offer vaccinations to all cats and dogs that are "dumped" during their stray hold regardless if Spark Rescue is able to take them into our adoption program or not.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
In 2024 Spark Rescue Santa Barbara rescued and rehabilitated over 122 dogs and 4 cats. Most of the rescues were transported from Southern CA. ( Los Angeles and Bakersfield). A small amount were owner surrendered from our Santa Barbara Community. Upon arrival every dog is tested for Giardia, Parvo Virus. The cats are tested for Giardia, Panleukopenia Virus and Feline Leukemia Virus. During intake every healthy rescue receives vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick treatment and bathed. All dogs and cats are medically treated for contagious diseases before being placed into a foster home. If there are behavioral issues we work with a trainer to correct the issue then move the rescue into a foster home. If there are medical issues, broken bones, Parvo virus or any visible signs of illness or pain the rescue is seen by a vet immediately and treated. The medical rescues stay with the director until they are cleared. Every healthy animal lives with a foster family who cares for them, trains them and learns everything about their foster so the rescue can successfully match the dog or cat with a pre approved adopter. During their time living in a foster home they are altered, groomed, Microchipped and given their rabies, we provide all necessary supplies to take care of the animal. After each animal is altered and medically cleared they are placed up for adoption on our website www.sparkrescue.org, social media pages, adopt a pet and featured in local press. Potential adopters submit and application for the dog or cat they wish to adopt. After the application is approved a home check is performed for security and safety. The approved applicant meets with the foster family and if all goes well the adopter would sign an adoption agreement and take their dog or cat home. None of these dogs and cats were considered adoptable because of illness or known or perceived "behavioral issues".$40,290$195,000
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara has implemented a program to ensure we are doing our part to help control the over population of unwanted dogs and cats we pay the cost to have the mother of the litter being surrendered to be spayed, we have made this a mandatory provision for any litters relinquished to the rescue.$0$4,877
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara has seen a significant rise in Parvo virus and Distemper since the Covid-19 outbreak in order to help the animals that have been picked up off the streets, trapped or abandoned we have been providing vaccinations, de worming and flea and tick treatments to every animal, not just the ones that are accepted into our program.$0$3,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Susan ParkDirectorFT$16,000-$16,000
Valerie OesterlingTreasurer-$0--
Alison RichardsSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Rescue Santa Barbara
EIN
47-2430108
Phone
8054529284
Address
400 Storke Rd 8445, Goleta, CA 93118

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Park
Title
Director
Phone
8054529284
Signed
2025-04-14
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Part 1, Line 16 - Transport Fees 6318.00, Software 1220.00, Website 480.00, Supplies 6,469.25 Insurance 15,695.25, Veterinary Care 72,677”

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