Civic Intelligence

Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-3057920

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Aug 01, 2018

Organization Profilewww.sparkcdi.org
1141 N 11th StreetOmaha, NE 68102

(402) 800-1242

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

96th percentile

71%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

$279,386

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Net Assets

$263,920

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Liabilities

$15,466

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

$370,751

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$106,831

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$263,920

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $279,386Liabilities 2017: $15,466Net Assets 2017: $263,9202017Assets 2018: $1,018,401Liabilities 2018: $484,751Net Assets 2018: $533,6502018Assets 2019: $471,838Liabilities 2019: $21,675Net Assets 2019: $450,1632019Assets 2020: $2,348,033Liabilities 2020: $126,866Net Assets 2020: $2,221,1672020Assets 2021: $2,470,063Liabilities 2021: $22,951Net Assets 2021: $2,447,1122021Assets 2022: $2,864,842Liabilities 2022: $51,037Net Assets 2022: $2,813,8052022Assets 2023: $2,599,787Liabilities 2023: $71,480Net Assets 2023: $2,528,3072023Assets 2024: $7,506,474Liabilities 2024: $4,771,410Net Assets 2024: $2,735,0642024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$279,386
Liabilities$15,466
Net Assets$263,920
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $370,751Expenses 2017: $106,831Net Income 2017: $263,9202017Revenue 2018: $498,189Expenses 2018: $228,459Net Income 2018: $269,7302018Revenue 2019: $389,588Expenses 2019: $473,075Net Income 2019: -$83,4872019Revenue 2020: $2,347,143Expenses 2020: $576,139Net Income 2020: $1,771,0042020Revenue 2021: $2,256,574Expenses 2021: $465,126Net Income 2021: $1,791,4482021Revenue 2022: $853,160Expenses 2022: $743,103Net Income 2022: $110,0572022Revenue 2023: $758,136Expenses 2023: $1,076,799Net Income 2023: -$318,6632023Revenue 2024: $1,457,261Expenses 2024: $1,255,706Net Income 2024: $201,5552024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$370,751
Expenses$106,831
Net Income$263,920
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Aug 1, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$370,751
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organization was established to champion community development by forming and leading partnerships that create, implement and evaluate holistic revitalization projects.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$224,151-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$50,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$2,733-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$2,502-
Total Assets$0$279,386▲ $279,386
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$12,038-
Other Liabilities-$3,428-
Total Liabilities$0$15,466▲ $15,466
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$263,920-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$263,920▲ $263,920
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$279,386▲ $279,386

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,733$683$3,416
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sylvester OrsiPresident
Andrea KatholDirector
Carmen TapioDirector
Jeff KutashDirector
Kenny McmorrisDirector
Paula HazlewoodDirector
Rishi BhakarDirector
Sergio SosaDirector
Kali BakerSecretary
Alec GorynskiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$370,750
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$370,750
Change in Net Assets
$263,920

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$370,751
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$370,751
Total Revenue per Form 990
$370,751
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$76,280
Other Expenses$30,551
Total Fundraising Expense$10,683
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$57,116$6,346$63,462
Other Employee Benefits$0$5,258$584$5,842
Payroll Taxes$0$4,354$484$4,838
Occupancy$0$3,486$387$3,873
Fees for Services Accounting$0$2,700$300$3,000
Insurance$0$2,364$263$2,627
Pension Plan Contributions$0$1,924$214$2,138
All Other Expenses$0$1,595$177$1,772
Travel$0$1,241$138$1,379
Conferences and Meetings$0$659$73$732
Depreciation Depletion$0$615$68$683
Other Expenses$0$450$50$500
Total Functional Expenses$0$96,148$10,683$106,831

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$106,831
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$106,831
Total Expenses per Form 990$106,831
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Jeff KutashExec. Dir./Peter Kiewit FoundationSee belowNo$100,000
Alec GorynskiVP of Community Dev & PhilanthropySee belowNo$50,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$2,789
Credit Card Payables$639
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark
EIN
81-3057920
Phone
4028001242
Address
1141 N 11th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

Signing Officer

Name
Sylvester Orsi
Title
President
Phone
4028001242
Signed
2018-08-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sylvester Orsi
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Lengemann & Associates P C
Address
1410 Gold Coast Road Ste 600, Papillion, NE 68046-5742
Preparer
Jack G Lengemann
Phone
4025921236
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Spark will provide a complete copy of Form 990 in electronic format via email to all board members for their review, prior to filing the form with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Each board member is required to complete a conflict of interest form. Board members also openly and regularly disclose conflicts and recuse themselves from discussion and voting as appropriate.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Upon request, Spark's Board of Directors and executive director are available to provide governing documents and financial statements to the public.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Spark Board of Directors established a search committee, in part comprised of members with substantial experience in hiring and deciding the compensation levels of executive directors similarly situated. In addition, an inquiry was made on the existing salary level of the executive director before an offer of compensation was made. The indicated salary level fell within a reasonable range discussed by the committee.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The Spark Board of Directors established a search committee, in part comprised of members with substantial experience in hiring and deciding the compensation levels of executive directors similarly situated. In addition, an inquiry was made on the existing salary level of the executive director before an offer of compensation was made. The indicated salary level fell within a reasonable range discussed by the committee.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage 11. 0. 10. 1.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Supplies 1439. 0. 1295. 144.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone 322. 0. 290. 32.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“The Organization is a not-for-profit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has received a determination letter that is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Service has established to be met to maintain the Organization's tax exempt status. The Organization accounts for uncertainties in accounting for income tax assets and liabilities using guidance included in the FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Organization recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. At December 31, 2017, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions accrued.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Each board member is required to complete a conflict of interest form. Board members also openly and regularly disclose conflicts and recuse themselves from discussion and voting as appropriate.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Spark Board of Directors established a search committee, in part comprised of members with substantial experience in hiring and deciding the compensation levels of executive directors similarly situated. In addition, an inquiry was made on the existing salary level of the executive director before an offer of compensation was made. The indicated salary level fell within a reasonable range discussed by the committee.
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Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$279,386
Liabilities
$15,466
Net assets
$263,920
Revenue
$370,751
Expenses
$106,831
Net income
$263,920
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.51$4.77$2.74$1.46$1.26$0.20
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.60$0.07$2.53$0.76$1.08$0.32
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.86$0.05$2.81$0.85$0.74$0.11
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.47$0.02$2.45$2.26$0.47$1.79
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.35$0.13$2.22$2.35$0.58$1.77
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.47$0.02$0.45$0.39$0.47$0.08
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.02$0.48$0.53$0.50$0.23$0.27
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.02$0.26$0.37$0.11$0.26