Civic Intelligence

Spark

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-3057920

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Sep 23, 2021

Organization Profilewww.sparkcdi.org
1111 N 13 StOmaha, NE 68102

(402) 800-1242

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

96th percentile

75%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2020

Asset Growth

87th percentile

52%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2020

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

117%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$2,348,033

Up $1,876,195 (+398%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,221,167

Up $1,771,004 (+393%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$126,866

Up $105,191 (+485%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,347,143

Up $1,957,555 (+502%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$576,139

Up $103,064 (+22%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$1,771,004

Up $1,854,491 (+2221%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th 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

2020

Assets$2,348,033
Liabilities$126,866
Net Assets$2,221,167
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th 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

2020

Revenue$2,347,143
Expenses$576,139
Net Income$1,771,004
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Sep 23, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,347,143
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$43,983$1,923,597▲ $1,879,614
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$418,194$418,537▲ $343
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,661$5,899▼ $3,762
Total Assets$471,838$2,348,033▲ $1,876,195
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$20,240$112,866▲ $92,626
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,435$14,000▲ $12,565
Total Liabilities$21,675$126,866▲ $105,191
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$425,163$1,863,370▲ $1,438,207
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$25,000$357,797▲ $332,797
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$450,163$2,221,167▲ $1,771,004
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$471,838$2,348,033▲ $1,876,195

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,899$12,048$17,947
Land$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jamie Grayson-BerglundExecutive DirectorFT$117,851$117,851

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alec GorynskiPresident
Carmen TapioVice President
Andrea KatholDirector
Annette SmithDirector
Cammy WatkingsDirector
Kristin WilliamsDirector
Sergio SosaDirector
Kali BakerSecretary
OJ SpoonerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,320,522
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$26,621
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,320,522
Change in Net Assets
$1,771,004

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,347,143
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,347,143
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,347,143
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$406,959
Other Expenses$169,180
Total Fundraising Expense$28,634
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$188,452$14,429$14,429$217,310
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$102,201$7,826$7,826$117,853
Information Technology$0$112,198$0$112,198
Other Employee Benefits$31,259$2,393$2,393$36,045
Payroll Taxes$22,526$1,724$1,724$25,974
Fees for Services Accounting$0$18,844$0$18,844
Pension Plan Contributions$8,481$648$648$9,777
Fees for Services Legal$0$8,315$0$8,315
All Other Expenses$5,692$1,618$436$7,746
Insurance$5,540$424$424$6,388
Occupancy$5,291$405$405$6,101
Depreciation Depletion$0$3,762$0$3,762
Conferences and Meetings$2,711$208$208$3,127
Travel$1,846$141$141$2,128
Total Functional Expenses$373,999$173,506$28,634$576,139

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$576,139
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$576,139
Total Expenses per Form 990$576,139
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
PPP Loan$72,478
Payroll Liabilities$40,388
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 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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark
EIN
81-3057920
Phone
4028001242
Address
1111 N 13 St, Omaha, NE 68102

Signing Officer

Name
Carmen Tapio
Title
President
Phone
4028001242
Signed
2021-09-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alec Gorynski
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Lengemann & Associates P C
Address
1410 Gold Coast Road Ste 600, Papillion, NE 68046
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.”

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, 2020, 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, 2020, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions accrued.
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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.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,348,033
Liabilities
$126,866
Net assets
$2,221,167
Revenue
$2,347,143
Expenses
$576,139
Net income
$1,771,004
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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