Civic Intelligence

Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-3057920

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Sep 26, 2019

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

80th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.97x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

92nd percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

98th percentile

265%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,018,401

Up $739,015 (+265%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$533,650

Up $269,730 (+102%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$484,751

Up $469,285 (+3034%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$498,189

Up $127,438 (+34%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$228,459

Up $121,628 (+114%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$269,730

Up $5,810 (+2.2%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

2018

Assets$1,018,401
Liabilities$484,751
Net Assets$533,650
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

2018

Revenue$498,189
Expenses$228,459
Net Income$269,730
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Sep 26, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$498,189
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,502$967,826▲ $965,324
Pledges and Grants Receivable$50,000$0▼ $50,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$224,151$37,499▼ $186,652
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,733$13,076▲ $10,343
Total Assets$279,386$1,018,401▲ $739,015
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$3,428$457,843▲ $454,415
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,038$26,908▲ $14,870
Total Liabilities$15,466$484,751▲ $469,285
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$263,920$508,650▲ $244,730
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$25,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$263,920$533,650▲ $269,730
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$279,386$1,018,401▲ $739,015

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,076$3,656$16,732
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th 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
$497,701
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$488
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$497,701
Change in Net Assets
$269,730

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$498,189
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$16,153
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$514,342
Total Revenue per Form 990
$498,189
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$163,408
Other Expenses$65,051
Total Fundraising Expense$21,343
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,526$31,864$14,424$131,814
All Other Expenses$12,424$4,628$2,096$19,148
Other Employee Benefits$12,264$4,569$2,069$18,902
Fees for Services Accounting$0$10,345$0$10,345
Payroll Taxes$5,921$2,206$999$9,126
Occupancy$3,497$1,302$590$5,389
Insurance$3,193$1,189$538$4,920
Fees for Services Legal$0$4,017$0$4,017
Pension Plan Contributions$2,314$862$390$3,566
Depreciation Depletion$0$2,972$0$2,972
Conferences and Meetings$803$298$134$1,235
Other Expenses$325$121$54$500
Travel$284$106$47$437
Total Functional Expenses$126,563$80,553$21,343$228,459

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$244,612
Expenses per Audited Statements$228,459
Total Expenses per Form 990$228,459
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$16,153
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$50,000
Syl OrsiVP of Community Dev & PhilanthropySee belowNo$12,024
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other Liabilities$457,843
Payroll Liabilities$0
Credit Card Payable$0
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
Alec Gorynski
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4028001242
Signed
2019-09-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sylvester Orsi
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
9

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 50. 32. 12. 6.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Supplies 743. 482. 180. 81.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone 166. 108. 40. 18.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Books, Subscriptions, Reference 2127. 1380. 514. 233.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Printing and Copying 930. 603. 225. 102.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Marketing and Communications 14973. 9716. 3619. 1638.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Web Hosting/Tech Assistance 159. 103. 38. 18.”

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, 2018, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions accrued.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 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, 2018, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions accrued.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0Jeff Kutash
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1Syl Orsi
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0Exec. Dir./Peter Kiewit Foundation
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt1VP of Community Dev & Philanthropy
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0See below
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc1See below
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Grant from Peter Kiewit Foundation to organization
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Legal fees provided by Baird Holm to organization
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Spark 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.
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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Upon request, Spark's Board of Directors and executive director are available to provide governing documents and financial statements to the public.
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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Postage 50. 32. 12. 6.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Supplies 743. 482. 180. 81.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Telephone 166. 108. 40. 18.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Books, Subscriptions, Reference 2127. 1380. 514. 233.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Printing and Copying 930. 603. 225. 102.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Marketing and Communications 14973. 9716. 3619. 1638.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Web Hosting/Tech Assistance 159. 103. 38. 18.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Pt VI, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,018,401
Liabilities
$484,751
Net assets
$533,650
Revenue
$498,189
Expenses
$228,459
Net income
$269,730
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.48$0.53$0.50$0.23$0.27
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.02$0.26$0.37$0.11$0.26