Civic Intelligence

Spark Youth

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 80-0331558

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Jul 11, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.SPARK-Y.ORG

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681 17th Ave NE No 101Minneapolis, MN 55413

(612) 821-6390

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

92nd percentile

0.93x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

6.56x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

80th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$112,394

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

99th percentile

621%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets92nd percentile

Assets

Up

$9,799,821

Up $9,611,380 (+5100%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$713,054

Up $589,111 (+475%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$9,086,767

Up $9,022,269 (+13988%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,384,588

Up $673,678 (+95%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$852,676

Up $183,663 (+27%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$531,912

Up $490,015 (+1170%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th 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

2021

Assets$9,799,821
Liabilities$9,086,767
Net Assets$713,054
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th 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

2021

Revenue$1,384,588
Expenses$852,676
Net Income$531,912
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jul 11, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,384,588
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,848$8,960,156▲ $8,951,308
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$226,389$457,092▲ $230,703
Accounts Receivable$78,439$377,184▲ $298,745
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$623$2,739▲ $2,116
Total Assets$316,949$9,799,821▲ $9,482,872
Other Assets Total$2,650$2,650→ $0
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$8,955,000-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$82,230--
Deferred Revenue$7,859$71,757▲ $63,898
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$45,718$60,010▲ $14,292
Total Liabilities$135,807$9,086,767▲ $8,950,960
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$151,142$374,729▲ $223,587
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$30,000$338,325▲ $308,325
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$181,142$713,054▲ $531,912
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$316,949$9,799,821▲ $9,482,872

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$8,955,000--
Equipment$5,156$17,281-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Zachary RobinsonExecutive DirectorFT$112,394$112,394

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steve SchumacherBoard Chair
Acacia PerkinsBoard Member
Dan LiebermanBoard Member
Erania BrackettBoard Member
Jeff ArnesenBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$260,830
Program Service Revenue
$1,123,636
Investment Income
$122
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$260,830
Change in Net Assets
$531,912

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,384,588
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,384,588
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,384,588
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$524,382
Other Expenses$328,294
Total Fundraising Expense$42,633
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$445,725$52,438$26,219$524,382
Fees for Services Other$96,716$11,378$5,689$113,783
Occupancy$30,702$3,612$1,806$36,120
Insurance$15,983$1,880$940$18,803
Fees for Services Accounting$9,860$1,160$580$11,600
Other Expenses$4,572$538$270$5,380
Depreciation Depletion$3,138$369$185$3,692
Travel$1,991$234$117$2,342
Advertising$744$88$43$875
Fees for Services Legal$10--$10
Total Functional Expenses$724,777$85,266$42,633$852,676

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$852,675
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$852,675
Total Expenses per Form 990$852,675
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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 spark-y board reviews the audit in full, which populates the 990. They vote on approving the audit. They are distributed and review the 990, and ask calrifying questions. The treasuerer directly reviews and makes recommendations on the statements of the audit and 990.”

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
681 17TH AVE NE NO 101, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

Signing Officer

Name
Zach Robinson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6128216390
Signed
2022-07-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Zach Robinson
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
23
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Johnson Lewis & Mount LLC
Address
5151 EDINA INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 250, EDINA, MN 55439
Preparer
Chris Lewis CPA
Phone
9528546262
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract labor: program service expenses 96,716. Management and general expenses 11,378. Fundraising expenses 5,689. Total expenses 113,783.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WHEN 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/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,799,821
Liabilities
$9,086,767
Net assets
$713,054
Revenue
$1,384,588
Expenses
$852,676
Net income
$531,912
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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