Civic Intelligence

Spark Youth

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 80-0331558

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 06, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.SPARK-Y.ORG
4432 Chicago Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55407

(612) 821-6390

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.7%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$80,933

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.9% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

9.0%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

76th percentile

26%

Faster revenue growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Up

$119,269

Up $9,854 (+9.0%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$119,269

Up $9,854 (+9.0%) from 2016

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Up

$582,309

Up $121,475 (+26%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$572,456

Up $175,015 (+44%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$9,853

Down $53,540 (-84%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MAssets 2011: $14,326Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $14,3262011Assets 2012: $19,829Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $19,8292012Assets 2013: $24,613Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $24,6132013Assets 2014: $34,445Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $34,4452014Assets 2015: $46,021Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $46,0212015Assets 2016: $109,415Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $109,4152016Assets 2017: $119,269Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $119,2692017Assets 2018: $109,259Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $109,2592018Assets 2019: $188,441Liabilities 2019: $64,498Net Assets 2019: $123,9432019Assets 2021: $9,799,821Liabilities 2021: $9,086,767Net Assets 2021: $713,0542021Assets 2022: $47,014,576Liabilities 2022: $46,820,611Net Assets 2022: $193,9652022Assets 2023: $44,603,750Liabilities 2023: $46,873,578Net Assets 2023: -$2,269,8282023Assets 2024: $43,829,203Liabilities 2024: $47,261,836Net Assets 2024: -$3,432,6332024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$119,269
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$119,269
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth76th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2011: $14,397Expenses 2011: $9,154Net Income 2011: $5,2432011Revenue 2012: $40,561Expenses 2012: $35,058Net Income 2012: $5,5032012Revenue 2013: $75,587Expenses 2013: $70,803Net Income 2013: $4,7842013Revenue 2014: $122,013Expenses 2014: $112,181Net Income 2014: $9,8322014Revenue 2015: $186,190Expenses 2015: $174,615Net Income 2015: $11,5752015Revenue 2016: $460,834Expenses 2016: $397,441Net Income 2016: $63,3932016Revenue 2017: $582,309Expenses 2017: $572,456Net Income 2017: $9,8532017Revenue 2018: $378,843Expenses 2018: $388,853Net Income 2018: -$10,0102018Revenue 2019: $710,910Expenses 2019: $669,013Net Income 2019: $41,8972019Revenue 2021: $1,384,588Expenses 2021: $852,676Net Income 2021: $531,9122021Revenue 2022: $1,810,000Expenses 2022: $2,153,941Net Income 2022: -$343,9412022Revenue 2023: $2,997,717Expenses 2023: $5,461,510Net Income 2023: -$2,463,7932023Revenue 2024: $4,625,250Expenses 2024: $5,534,498Net Income 2024: -$909,2482024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$582,309
Expenses$572,456
Net Income$9,853
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$582,309
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Spark-y provides youth with action-oriented labs, in and out of the classroom, that empower young people with stem education, job experience, and a place to test and grow sustainable solutions in our modern communities.

Spary-y serves over 1,900 youth directly through school programming, community workshops, and internships. Its programs pair hands-on agriculture systems, such as aquaponics, with custom sustainability, entrepreneurial, & stem-based curriculum. Spary-y's urban ag. Lab, featuring an on-site commercial-scale aquaponics system, provides opportunities for youth employment and skills training. The ual, paired with spark-y's diy lab, provides equipment and resources for youth to test their own innovative ideas.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$97,778$110,360▲ $12,582
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,637$8,909▼ $2,728
Total Assets$109,415$119,269▲ $9,854
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$109,415$119,269▲ $9,854
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$109,415$119,269▲ $9,854
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$109,415$119,269▲ $9,854

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,909$4,774-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Zachary RobinsonExecutive DirectorFT$80,933$80,933

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Terri Joski-langBoard Chair
Mark PhillionBoard Innovation Chair
Jeannine PetersonBoard Vice Chair
Katherine SyversonBoard Member
Tamara WillBoard Secretary
Seth FoleyBoard Treasurer
Mary Helen FranzeFounder
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$141,663
Program Service Revenue
$380,982
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$59,664
All Other Contributions
$141,663
Change in Net Assets
$9,853

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$582,309
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-7,962
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$574,347
Total Revenue per Form 990
$582,309
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$424,765
Other Expenses$147,691
Total Fundraising Expense$28,621
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$361,050$42,477$21,238$424,765
Fees for Services Other$51,751$6,088$3,044$60,883
Occupancy$12,667$1,490$745$14,902
Insurance$9,402$1,106$553$11,061
Fees for Services Accounting$5,096$600$300$5,996
Depreciation Depletion$2,319$273$136$2,728
Advertising$1,381$163$81$1,625
Other Expenses$609$72$36$717
Total Functional Expenses$486,587$57,248$28,621$572,456

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$583,896
Expenses per Audited Statements$572,455
Total Expenses per Form 990$572,455
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$11,441
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$59,664
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
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 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 A, Line 2

“The executive director, zach robinson and board member, emma danskin are married.”

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

“A copy of the 990 is presented to the board for approval prior to its filing.”

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

“When conflict of interest arises that board member is removed from the room and a vote to resolve or approve the conflict is conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors reviews and approves compensation annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon written request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark-y
EIN
80-0331558
Phone
6128216390
Address
4432 CHICAGO AVENUE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

Signing Officer

Name
Zach Robinson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6128216390
Signed
2018-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Zach Robinson
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
16
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Markwell & Lewis Llp
Address
5151 EDINA INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 250, EDINA, MN 55439
Preparer
Chris Lewis CPA
Phone
9529053600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor: program service expenses 51,751. Management and general expenses 6,088. Fundraising expenses 3,044. Total expenses 60,883.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Accrual to cash conversion -7,962.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Accrual to cash conversion 11,441.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ACCRUAL TO CASH CONVERSION -7,962.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ACCRUAL TO CASH CONVERSION 11,441.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0582309
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ZACH ROBINSON AND BOARD MEMBER, EMMA DANSKIN ARE MARRIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2WHEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES THAT BOARD MEMBER IS REMOVED FROM THE ROOM AND A VOTE TO RESOLVE OR APPROVE THE CONFLICT IS CONDUCTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 51,751. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,088. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,044. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,883.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$119,269
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$119,269
Revenue
$582,309
Expenses
$572,456
Net income
$9,853
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$43.8$47.3$3.43$4.63$5.53$0.91
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$44.6$46.9$2.27$3.00$5.46$2.46
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$47.0$46.8$0.19$1.81$2.15$0.34
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.80$9.09$0.71$1.38$0.85$0.53
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.06$0.12$0.71$0.67$0.04
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.38$0.39$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.58$0.57$0.01
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.46$0.40$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.19$0.17$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.12$0.11$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.08$0.07$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.04$0.04$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01