Liabilities / Assets
45th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 52-1832497 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC
Profile
Spark the journey is a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults from washington d.c.'s low-income neighborhoods to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
45th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
46th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
6th percentile
Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
18th percentile
Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
19th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$2,873,008
Down $1,182,704 (-29%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$124,428
Down $123,409 (-50%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$2,748,580
Down $1,059,295 (-28%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$2,142,190
Down $2,105,899 (-50%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$3,257,620
Down $265,752 (-7.5%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$1,115,430
Down $1,840,147 (-254%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Spark the journey is a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults from washington d.c.'s low-income neighborhoods to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success.
SEE SCHEDULE O.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments Other Securities | $1,224,496 | $920,705 | ▼ $303,791 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $958,270 | $850,650 | ▼ $107,620 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $570,571 | $675,701 | ▲ $105,130 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $1,173,530 | $344,999 | ▼ $828,531 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $19,405 | $26,812 | ▲ $7,407 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $21,057 | $4,954 | ▼ $16,103 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $4,055,712 | $2,873,008 | ▼ $1,182,704 |
| Other Assets Total | $88,383 | $49,187 | ▼ $39,196 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $159,154 | $74,634 | ▼ $84,520 |
| Other Liabilities | $88,683 | $49,794 | ▼ $38,889 |
| Total Liabilities | $247,837 | $124,428 | ▼ $123,409 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $2,665,263 | $2,113,581 | ▼ $551,682 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $1,142,612 | $634,999 | ▼ $507,613 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,807,875 | $2,748,580 | ▼ $1,059,295 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $4,055,712 | $2,873,008 | ▼ $1,182,704 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $0 | $50,491 | $50,491 |
| Other Securities | $920,705 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khari Brown | Chief Executive Officer | FT | $360,284 | $78,121 | $438,405 |
| Brandon White | Executive Director/secretary | FT | $170,718 | $35,814 | $206,532 |
| Justine Quintana | Sr. Director of Programs | FT | $139,500 | $11,685 | $151,185 |
| Lydia Bailey | Sr. Director of Talent and Operations | FT | $132,447 | $11,571 | $144,018 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mary Bush | Board Chair |
| Theodore Schwab | Co-founder/chairman Emeritus |
| Brian Naumick | Director |
| Carol Adelman | Director |
| Cathy Bernasek | Director |
| Charles Rossotti | Director |
| Dennis Via | Director |
| Gina Coburn | Director |
| Gregory Fierce | Director |
| J Warren Gorrell Jr | Director |
| Keosha Varela | Director |
| Macani Toungara | Director |
| Meena Nankani | Director |
| Michael Wood | Director |
| Reginald Love | Director |
| Antoine Van Agtmael | Director (from Mar 2025) |
| John Bates | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,400,752 |
| Other Expenses | $824,988 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $321,431 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $31,880 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,231,765 | $126,842 | $80,897 | $1,439,504 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $367,893 | $145,470 | $125,262 | $638,625 |
| All Other Expenses | $136,911 | $28,734 | $21,753 | $187,398 |
| Fees for Services Other | $143,951 | $24,505 | $18,551 | $187,007 |
| Payroll Taxes | $123,590 | $21,039 | $15,928 | $160,557 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $98,023 | $16,686 | $12,633 | $127,342 |
| Information Technology | $85,549 | $14,563 | $11,025 | $111,137 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $70,244 | $11,958 | $7,599 | $89,801 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $66,206 | $11,270 | $8,532 | $86,008 |
| Occupancy | $57,149 | $9,729 | $7,365 | $74,243 |
| Insurance | $28,944 | $4,927 | $3,730 | $37,601 |
| Other Expenses | $26,994 | $4,595 | $3,479 | $35,068 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $26,729 | $4,550 | $3,445 | $34,724 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $31,880 | - | - | $31,880 |
| Office Expenses | $8,503 | $3,595 | $860 | $12,958 |
| Travel | $2,884 | $491 | $372 | $3,747 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $20 | - | $20 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,507,215 | $428,974 | $321,431 | $3,257,620 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,259,054 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $3,257,620 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,257,600 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $1,454 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $20 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $1,454 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Lease Liabilties | $49,794 |
“A copy of the form 990 was provided to the board of directors for review prior to filing the return.”
“At each annual board meeting, there is a discussion of the conflict of interest policy and disclosure by all members of the board of potential conflicts.”
“The board approves the salary of the chief executive officer and executive director.”
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
“The audit committee selects the independent audtior and assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit.”
“Spark the journey is a non-profit organization that provides mentorship and a community of support for young adults from washington d.c.'s low-income neighborhoods to chart their own paths to achieving college and career success.”
“Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b -1,454. Investment fees reported on form 990, part ix, line 11f 20.”
“Direct expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 8b 1,454.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | SPARK THE JOURNEY BELIEVES THAT A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT CHANGES THE OUTCOMES OF THE YOUNG ADULTS WE SERVE, SO WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY AND LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS. THIS SKILL ALONE HELPS THEM GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF NETWORKS AS TOOLS FOR SUCCESS AND EXPOSES THEM TO NEW AND EXCITING POSSIBILITIES IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES. WE MATCH OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH A DEDICATED MENTOR. EACH MENTEE AND MENTOR PAIR ARE SUPPORTED BY A SPARK THE JOURNEY TEAM MEMBER WHO SERVES AS A RESOURCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM TO HELP ENSURE THEY ARE CULTIVATING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL OR IN THEIR CAREER. FOR SPARK THE JOURNEY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SEEKING A COLLEGE EDUCATION, THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH WRAP-AROUND SERVICES AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS FREE SAT CLASSES AND SUBJECT-SPECIFIC TUTORING, INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE ADVISING, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS, FAFSA APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, RESUME REVISION, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES, CAREER EXPLORATION DAYS, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. FOR SPARK THE JOURNEY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS SEEKING AN ALTERNATE PATH TO CAREER SUCCESS, WE PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, RESUME REVISION, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES, CAREER EXPLORATION DAYS, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT. |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 25317 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 181681 |
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